Cubs Late Rally Tops Angels at Diablo

Dan Vogelbach, Danny Lockhart, and Xavier Batista drove-in the runs, as the Cubs rallied for two in the 8th and two more in the 9th to defeat the Angels 5-3 in Extended Spring Training action this morning at Diablo Park Field #3 in Tempe, AZ.  



Cub pitchers threw 6.1 IP of no-hit ball before the Angels were able to register a safety, but the Angels did score a run without the benefit of a hit in both the bottom of the 3rd and the bottom of the 5th, thanks to six walks (including four consecutive two-out walks by Su-Min Jung in the 5th), two stolen bases, and a passed ball.


Cubs Player of the Game was Shawon Dunston Jr, who reached base three times on a triple, a single, and a walk, laid-down a picture perfect sacrifice bunt, and made an outstanding diving catch in LF for the first out in the bottom of the 8th after the Cubs had taken a 3-2 lead in the top of the frame.


Here is the abridged box score from the game (Cubs players only):


CUBS LINEUP:
1. Oliver Zapata, CF: 1-4 (P-6, 5-3, 1B, BB, F-8, R, CS)
2a. Gioskar Amaya, DH #1: 1-3 (K, 3-1, 1B)
2b. Wilfredo Petit, PH: 1-1 (1B)
3. Jeimer Candelario, 3B: 1-4 (1B, K, F-9, K, R)
4. Dan Vogelbach, 1B: 1-3 (1B, BB, 3-6-1 DP, 3-6 FC, 2 RBI)
5. Anthony Giansanti DH-C: 1-2 (1B, BB, BB, K)
6. Wilson Contreras, C-DH: 1-4 (1B, 5-3, K, E-3, R)
7. Shawon Dunston, Jr, LF: 2-2 (3B, BB, 1B, 1-3 SH, CS)
8. Carlos Penalver, SS: 0-3 (BB, F-9, F-9, F-9)
9. Danny Lockhart, 2B: 1-4 (K, F-8, 4-3, 2B, R, RBI)
10a. Garrett Schlecht, RF: 0-2 (K, K)
10b. Xavier Batista, RF: 2-2 (1B, 1B, R, RBI, SB)


CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Ian Dickson: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 21 pitches (13 strikes), 1/3 GO/FO
2. Brian Smith: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 1 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 2 K, 2 WP, 33 pitches (15 strikes), 1/3 GO/FO
3. Su-Min Jung: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R (1 ER), 4 BB, 0 K, 2 WP, 23 pitches (6 strikes), 2/0 GO/FO
NOTE: 5th inning was stopped with bases loaded & two outs after Jung reached his pre-planned max pitch limit
4. Pete Levitt: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 18 pitches (11 strikes), 4/2 GO/FO
5. Carlos Martinez: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 1 GIDP, 37 pitches (22 strikes), 4/1 GO/FO


CUBS ERRORS: NONE


CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE:
1. Wilson Contreras: 0-2 CS, 1 PB
2. Anthony Giansanti: 1 PB


ATTENDANCE: 11


WEATHER: Sunny & breezy with temperatures in the 60’s

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Submitted by crunch
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 4:11pm

garza almost gets a complete game...119 pitches and pulled on what should have been out 3...but garza threw the ball away for an error. 8.2ip 3h 2bb 9k

Submitted by Rob Richardson
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 4:12pm

Pretty happy with the rotation so far.

Submitted by John Beasley
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 4:32pm

1 through 4

Submitted by Rob Richardson
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 4:44pm

I can only assume (hope) that Maholm will return to form in his next start.

Submitted by crunch
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 5:26pm

brian wilson (SF) back to back 24+ pitch appearances...throwing 89mph fastballs right now and still in the game.

weird.

Submitted by dcf
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 6:46pm

He really hasn't been the same since they abandoned the Smile sessions

Submitted by jacos
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:09pm

Nice

Submitted by The E-Man
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:13pm

Maybe he should shave?

Beards actually reduce pitch speed by 2%.

Submitted by crunch
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:30pm

- beard + k.hill = normal velocity.

Submitted by jacos
on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 8:53pm

Awesome

Submitted by JoePepitone
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:01am

Clevenger's gonna lead the league in doubles.

Submitted by tim815
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 7:11am

Reggie Golden suffered a leg injury (hammy?) in Appleton last night. Any guesses on who will replace him?

Submitted by Arizona Phil
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:26pm

Fri, 04/13/2012 - 6:11am — tim815

Reggie Golden suffered a leg injury (hammy?) in Appleton last night. Any guesses on who will replace him

==========================================

TIM: I would say probably Xavier Batista.

He was the last cut from the Peoria squad at Minor League Camp prior to Opening Day.

Yasiel Balaguert is the other possibility.

Submitted by tim815
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 7:12am

That's due soon, as well, no?

Submitted by Jace
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 8:29am

Anyone know what happened to Abner Abreu? Haven't seen his name this spring...

Submitted by Hagsag
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 9:32am

Az Phil said he was released.

Submitted by Mike Wellman
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 11:39am

clevenger has already equaled his predecessor's 2011 total for two-base hits...

Submitted by tim815
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 11:51am

But do pitchers like throwing to him?

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 11:53am

And does he add 5mph to a pitcher's fastball?

Submitted by tim815
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 12:08pm

Better have him catch Hayden Simpson. Then he can get over 90.

Submitted by Cubster
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 11:58am

The Cubs have 2 wins in the 2 games Clevenger started.

Maybe we should blame Soto for the 5 losses. Or Maybe Soto takes 5 mph off everyones fastball.

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Submitted by Ryno
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:26pm

"Statistics produce many observations that appear to beg for causal explanations but do not lend themselves to such explanations."

Daniel Kahneman

Submitted by Rob Richardson
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 1:53pm

RF DeJesus
2B Barney
SS Castro
LF Soriano
3B Stewart
1B LaHair
C Soto
CF Bryd
P

Sveum seems to be settling on a standard line up.

Submitted by jacos
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 2:03pm

Another way to add a few mph to Jake Peavy's fastball besides signing Koyie Hill-

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/national...

Submitted by Rob Richardson
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:14pm

Is there going to be a game today?

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:33pm

they're trying...still nothing. it seems they don't want to postpone unless it's totally necessary given how long they've had to cancel it pre-game. the OF should be a mess...not horrible, but not totally safe. i wonder if soriano will start.

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:47pm

supposedly 1st pitch is about to happen, but WGN is still showing chuck f'n norris.

Submitted by Cubster
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:49pm

mlb game day says:
Delayed
Ceremony

(no comment on weather)

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:49pm

oh yeah, the cards WS ceremony thing...trophy, i think.

Submitted by Cubster
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:50pm

wgn tv says rain delay

Submitted by Cubster
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:52pm

stl radar weather

http://www.kmov.com/weather/radar?radar=63175...

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:53pm

tarp's off the field and etc...WGN seems to be sparing people from the STL WS trophy presentation.

it's been raining for hours, though.

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:06pm

"Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio reports that Mike Fontenot will sign a minor league contract with the Phillies."

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:07pm

adam wainright...u suuuuuuuuck today.

4-0, 1 out top 1st...i.stewart hits his 1st homer on a hanging slider in the middle of the plate (1st since aug. 23 2010 in the bigs).

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:09pm

crunchtime!!!!

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:19pm

wow, that wasn't a hanging slider...it was a 89mph fastball.

wainright's fastballs have all been 89-91mph, mostly 90mph.

i thought he had all his stuff back, including the mid-90s fastball. damn.

Submitted by Cubster
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:07pm

Ian Stewart with a 3 run blast. 4-0

and just one out

Stewarts first HR in 2 seasons

Submitted by johann
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:21pm

He might only hit on one plane but he's doing pretty good for us doing it!

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:25pm

his shoulders/top-arm are locked in his swing with little vertical movement in his swing leading to bad contact...this isn't a good thing. it's why you're going to see a lot of line drives and pounding grounders to the right side. lol.

Submitted by Mike Wellman
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:14pm

Let's see Silent Z make 'em stand up!

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:39pm

i know it's still way way way too early, but ninja being this effective is weird...i at least expected more wildness.

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:50pm

He's always had good stuff. Maybe he's learned how to pitch.

Submitted by Charlie
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:08pm

He's throwing strikes, the splitter is as good at his been, and the slider is suddenly relevant. I'm damn happy.

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:48pm

GRAND SLAM LAHAIR!

wainright is horrible today...bad location, leaving a lot of stuff on the plate.

8-0 cubs, top 3rd.

Submitted by Rob Richardson
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:48pm

Glad to see that LaHair is making the most of his big chance.

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:48pm

That was a weird grand slam. Just kept looking like an out, and poof, out it went.

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:50pm

When do you know Wainwright is having a bad game.?When Byrd gets a hit.

Submitted by crunch
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:51pm

breaking an 0-20 slump...ugg.

Submitted by Charlie
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:09pm

Byrd has demonstrated 0 veteran know-how so far this season. He's looked like he has no thoughts at all on how to approach a plate appearance.

Submitted by jacos
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:56pm

Ha

Submitted by jacos
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:55pm

Liking my Samardzija win leader prediction

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:05pm

I picked him, too, in Rob's survey. Just a wild hunch though, not like I knew anything special

Submitted by Charlie
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:10pm

I'm sad that I picked Maholm as being the hyena #3 pitcher picking off the weaker #5s. That's not going to beat out whoever is best out of Garza, Dempster, or Samardzija. Don't know why I thought that would get him more wins than the top of the rotation. Guess maybe I was thinking that Garza and/or Dempster might get traded.

Submitted by superjimmer
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:54pm

I picked Maholm because I expected Garza to get traded. I think Maholm will get a few. Not giving up yet, but I'll admit giving up garza is not gonna be easy . . . Dude is a real great presence. Seems to *really* give a crap . . . And he can pitch. Maybe we don't dump that kinda guy after all?

Submitted by jacos
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:38pm

or not

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:38pm

Samardzija suddenly throwing batting practice.

Submitted by Charlie
on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 6:27pm

Samardzija may have gotten hit a bit there at the end of his outing, but in the early going it looks like JedStein's biggest offseason achievement was the development of the body switching technology that swapped the real Ninja and Soriano for players that can throw strikes and catch fly ball, respectively.

Submitted by superjimmer
on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 6:30am

I think the Bulls have kind of shown what a focused, efficient, confident team can do - without having stars dominating any aspect of the team. If anything they play better without Rose right now. Looking forward to having him back though.

But all this is to say that the awesome feeling of watching LaHair and Stewart pound the Cardinals while Ninja hangs in there, and our backup catcher the Double Machine yesterday etc etc. what a breath of Fresh Air these guys are after the bloated stars and managers of recent years. They might suck cellar air and lose 100 games like many of you say. But I'll stick with my 78+ win prediction and I'm already having more fun than at any point in the last two years. Plus i-Cubs are fun to check in on.

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