Cubs Turn Rockies to Stone at Riverview
Carlos Sepulveda tripled and singled and scored two runs, Roney Alcala belted an RBI double, singled, and scored a run, Miguel Rico drilled a two-run double, and five pitchers combined to toss a four-hitter, helping the Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Rockies in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning on Field #6 at Mesa CubTown at Riverview Park.
Denzel Richardson and Jordan Ribera stroked solo home runs to account for two of the Rockies four runs.
The Cubs had several baserunning gaffes in the game. Slow-footed catcher Tyler Pearson was gunned-down 7-4 trying to stretch a single into a double with no outs in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Kevin Encarnacion was doubled-up at 1st base on a pop out to the second-baseman in the bottom of the 6th (Rockies shortstop faked like he was fielding a ground ball and Encarnacion fell for it), and Roney Alcala was called out on an appeal play at 3rd base in the bottom of the 7th inning when the home plate umpire ruled that Alcala had left 3rd too early on what should have been a sacrifice fly (it was really obvious, too), taking what should have been a third RBI away from Miguel Rico.
So I guess we might see a special emphasis on baserunning drills tomorrow.
Here is the abridged box score from today's game (Cubs players only):
CUBS LINEUP:
1a. Kevonte Mitchell, CF: 0-2 (P-6, E-6, L-7 SF, RBI)
1b. Danny Gutierrez, CF: 1-2 (5-3, 1B)
2. Carlos Sepulveda, 2B: 2-4 (3B, L-5, 3-1, 1B, 2 R)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIFTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
3a. Eloy Jimenez, LF: 0-2 (F-7 SF, 5-3, K, RBI)
3b. Jose Paniagua, LF: 1-2 (1B, K)
4a. Kevin Encarnacion, DH #1: 1-2 (P-6, BB, 1B)
4b. Roberto Caro, RF: 0-1 (4-6 FC, RBI)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIFTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
5a. Tyler Pearson, C: 1-3 (1B, 6-4-3 DP, P-4 DP)
5b. Eric Gonzalez, C: 0-2 (P-6, 6-3)
6. Wladimir Galindo, 3B: 0-3 (K, F-7, E-6, R)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FOURTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
7. Roney Alcala, 1B: 2-3 (4-3, 1B, 2B, R, RBI)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FOURTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
8. Jenner Emeterio, RF-DH: 2-3 (1-3, 1B, 1B, R)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FOURTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
9a. Ho-Young Son, SS: 1-1 (1B, HBP, R)
9b. Rafael Narea, SS: 0-2 (F-7, 1-3)
10. Miguel Rico, DH #2: 1-3 (1-3, 2B, F-7 DP, 2 RBI)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FOURTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Austin Reed: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 1 HBP, 2/1 GO/FO, 26 pitches (18 strikes)
2. Carson Sands: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 WP, 3/0 GO/FO, 35 pitches (20 strikes)
3. Oscar de la Cruz: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 0 K, 1 HR, 2/4 GO/FO, 20 pitches (12 strikes)
4. Corbin Hoffner: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 0 K, 1 HR, 1 GIDP, 1/1 GO/FO, 12 pitches (6 strikes)
5. Dillon Maples: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 3/0 GO/FO, 24 pitches (15 strikes)
CUBS ERRORS: 1
P Austin Reed - E-1 (errant throw on pick-off attempt at 1st base allowed baserunner to advance to 3rd)
CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE:
1. Tyler Pearson: 1-2 CS
2. Eric Gonzalez: 0-1 CS
WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 80's
ATTENDANCE: 9
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