The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on San Francisco Giants News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Chicago Cubs faced the San Francisco Giants in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona. Projected opening day players shown, driving in five runs from most of the starting lineup.
Key relievers like Caleb Theobar, Phil Mayton, and Hobie Milner tossed three scoreless innings with just one base runner. Cubs grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first on hits from Nico Harner, Dansby Swanson, and Michael Conforto. They added another in the fourth on Swanson's triple. Three more came in the fifth thanks to doubles and singles from Swanson, Harner, and others.
Bullpen arms expected on the roster looked sharp, including Luke Little, who stranded a runner. Non-roster pitchers Corbin Martin and others struggled, allowing nine runs on 13 hits. Players nailed several ABS challenges, like Michael Bush overturning two calls and one at-bat for a key single. Dansby Swanson had a strong two-hit day, boosting confidence for the regulars.
Attendance hit 15,033 on a warm 86-degree afternoon, pushing the spring average to 12,081 per game. Cubs are off Monday with World Baseball Classic Action, then host the Rangers Tuesday with Cade Horton on the mound. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm.
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