Whew, only 3 days into spring training and already 2 games behind! Life comes at you pretty fast as F. Bueller used to say so let's dig right into this!
Game 2 vs. San Fran
While there are a few minor leaguers in this lineup, this game definitely has more of the major league team seeing action today than game 1. The less said about Russell the better. For me it is all about Happ and Bote, two key role players I think for this season and seasons to come (unless Theo trades em). Do how did it turn out?
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cubs-vs-giants/2019/02/24/566453/final/video
Well, another day another win! Chatwood improbably picks up the W (pitching 2 innings) which the Cubs have to be happy with. The more arms they can throw at opposing teams this year with good results, the better for the team, they need to take some of the pressure off the offense.
It is tough to read much into any spring training game but it is good to see Almora, Rizzo and Schwaber picking up RBIs.
Game 3 (Split Squad) vs. Dodgers/Padres:
The Cubs got their heads bashed in by the Dodgers (11-2!) and salvaged some dignity with a win over the Padres (6-4).
Bergman and Clarkin got hit hard and often giving up 3 runs each. The fun thing about the box score for the Dodgers game? 3, yes 3 Cubs pitches had a ERA of 13.50 after the game, so good!
Lester looked good in his side of the split with 3 Ks and my boy KB scored a run.
Contreras had 3 RBIs which is awesome. Word on the street from Ivy Envy was that he ran out of gas last season (which seems plausible looking at his All Star game splits) and man, catcher is a tough position to play. Hopefully he has enough gas in the tank come September this year.
I also can't wait to see what Amaya brings to the table. He is only 20 but could be bringing a lot to the table in a year or 2.
Ok that's it for the night, more soon as the games keep on coming !
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