Cubs Play to Win (and Also to Tie) at Indian School Park

Starling Peralta threw three perfect innings and Wilson Contreras, Kevin Encarnacion, and Garrett Schlecht smacked run-scoring hits in a five-run 7th, as one squad of Cubs rallied from a 5-0 deficit to tie the Giants 5-5 on Field #1, while meanwhile three pitchers were combining to throw a two-hitter on Field #2 as the other squad of Cubs edged the Giants 2-1, in a Cactus League Extended Spring Training split squad doubleheader this morning at Indian School Park in Scottsdale, AZ.


Both games were seven-inning affairs.



Javier Baez went 0-2, both towering fly balls to LF. One was dropped by the left-fielder for a two-base error, and Baez would come around to score later in the inning on a throwing error by the Giants first-baseman as Baez was taking 3rd base (after initially holding at 2nd) on a 5-3 GO.


RHP Su-Min Jung continues to struggle with "Steve Blass Disease," as he once again was unable to finish an inning. In his first two EXST appearances (1.1 IP), Jung has walked seven (51 pitches - only 17 strikes). 


Here are the abridged box scores from the two games (Cubs players only):


FIELD #1


CUBS SQUAD “B” LINEUP:
1. Shawon Dunston Jr, CF: 1-4 (K, K, 1B, F-7)
2. Carlos Penalver, SS: 0-3 (F-9, 4-6-3 DP, F-9)
3. Dan Vogelbach, DH #1: 1-3 (6-3, 2B, 4-3)
4. Jair Bogaerts, DH #2: 1-3 (K, K, 2B, R)
5. Trevor Gretzky, 1B: 0-2 (K, L-7, BB, R)
6a. Brian Inoa, 2B: 0-1 (F-7, BB)
6b. Luis Acosta, 2B: 0-0 (BB, R)
7a. Wilfredo Petit, C: LEFT GAME WITH SHOULDER INJURY PRIOR TO FIRST AB
7b. Wilson Contreras, C: 2-3 (1B, 1-6 FC, 2B, R, 2 RBI, 2 SB, PO)
8. Kevin Encarnacion, RF: 1-3 (1-3, 5-3, 1B, R, RBI, SB)
9. Garrett Schlecht, LF: 1-3 (K, K, 2B, RBI)
10. Mark Malave, 3B: 1-2 (BB, 1B, P-6)


CUBS SQUAD “B” PITCHERS:
1. Starling Peralta: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 33 pitches (21 strikes), 2/4 GO/FO
2. Ryan Hartman: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R (0 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 2 WP, 1 PO, 42 pitches (23 strikes), 1/3 GO/FO
3. Su-Min Jung: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 0 K, 28 pitches (11 strikes), 1/1 GO/FO
4. Ramon Garcia: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 20 pitches (11 strikes), 2/2 GO/FO


CUBS SQUAD “B” ERRORS: 2:
1. 3B Mark Malave - E-5 (throwing error allowed batter to reach base safely – eventually scored unearned run)
2. 1B Trevor Gretzky - E-3 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely and unearned run to score)


CUBS SQUAD “B” CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Wilson Contreras: 1 PB


FIELD #2


CUBS SQUAD “A” LINEUP:
1. Danny Lockhart, DH #1: 1-3 (1B, P-6, 1-3, PO)
2. Gioskar Amaya, 2B: 0-3 (K, 6-3, L-9)
3. Javier Baez, SS: 0-2 (F-7, E-7, R)
4. Rock Shoulders, 1B: 0-2 (F-7, 5-3)
5. Jeimer Candelario, 3B: 1-2 (2B, 3-U, R)
6. Xavier Batista, RF: 0-2 (K, 6-3)
7. Trey Martin, CF: 0-2 (K, K)
8. Yaniel Cabezas, C-DH: 0-2 (F-8, 1-3)
9. Yasiel Balaguert, LF: 1-2 (1B, K)
10. Dong-Yub Kim, DH #2: 0-2 (K, K)
11a. Delbis Arcila, DH #3: 0-1 (K)
11b. Neftali Rosario, C: 0-1 (F-8)


CUBS SQUAD “A” PITCHERS:
1. James Pugliese: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 3 K, 45 pitches (32 strikes), 4/1 GO/FO
2. Jin-Young Kim: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 10 pitches (10 strikes), 4/1 GO/FO
3. Roderik Pichardo: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 20 pitches (13 strikes), 2/3 GO/FO


CUBS SQUAD “A” ERRORS: 1
1B Rock Shoulders – E-3 (missed catch on what should have been a 6-3 GO allowed batter to reach base safely)


CUBS SQUAD “A” CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Yaniel Cabezas: 1-1 CS


ATTENDANCE: 16


WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 80’s

Tags: 
EXST Cubs
Su-Min Jung
Cubs Extended Spring Training
Starling Peralta
Wilson Contreras
Submitted by Arizona Phil on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 4:18pm
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Comments

Submitted by crunch
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 4:54pm

how is vogelb's quality of contact?

i only see numbers and i'm wondering if he's making solid contact and it's just not going over fences...or if he's making hard, but questionable contact.

Submitted by Arizona Phil
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 5:02pm

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 3:54pm — crunch

how is vogelb's quality of contact?

i only see numbers and i'm wondering if he's making solid contact and it's just not going over fences...or if he's making hard, but questionable contact.

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CRUNCH: Vogelbach is making consistent hard, solid contact, but he doesn't always elevate his swing, so he has been hitting into quite a few DPs lately.

Submitted by MikeC
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 5:06pm

Would it be crazy to trade for Mark Trumbo and put him in RF? Hell the Angels can have Vitters in exchange, provided they even want him.

And while were at it will the Reds take Marmol for Billy Hamilton?

LoL i am just in a weird mood.

Submitted by crunch
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 5:13pm

"According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, Ivan Rodriguez will announce his retirement Monday."

Submitted by The Joe
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 5:48pm

The world will announce they don't care on Tuesday.

Submitted by WISCGRAD
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:17pm

Or not announce anything because they don't even notice...

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:29pm

I was going to go with...and the world announces, "wasn't he already?"

Submitted by The Joe
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:54pm

Yeah, it was a toss-up. I flipped a coin and went with the hilarity that you read.

Submitted by crunch
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:54pm

you're all very mean people and i'm telling irod's mom.

Submitted by The Joe
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:15pm

I appreciate your post. Now I'm bashing Pudge for no reason because of steroids or something.

Submitted by crunch
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:10pm

*punches time card in*

okay, let's see if i can get through another 3 hour shift...go scubs.

Submitted by Newport
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:18pm

Probably only a two hour shift tonight.

Submitted by Old and Blue
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:38pm

Whose mother did you kill that you have to sit through 3 hours of this schlock of a team?

Submitted by jacos
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:03pm

Hendry's former top assistant arrested-

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/brea...

Submitted by crunch
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:04pm

tony larussa is that bored in his retirement already?

Submitted by Koyies Bansaw
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 8:36pm

Phil, I noticed yesterday you said Sheldon McDonald didn't belong in EXST, and belonged in Daytona or Peoria. Is there anyone else you think that about?

Submitted by Arizona Phil
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:26pm

Wed, 04/18/2012 - 7:36pm — Koyies Bansaw
Re: Cubs Play to Win (and Also to Tie) at Indian School Park
Phil, I noticed yesterday you said Sheldon McDonald didn't belong in EXST, and belonged in Daytona or Peoria. Is there anyone else you think that about?

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K BANSAW:

STARTING PITCHERS:

Although he got cuffed around a bit last Saturday vs OAK, LHP Gerardo Concepcion looks like he is ready to move up to Daytona. I don't think his stuff is going to get any better staying down here.

RHP Starling Peralta is technically on a rehab at EXST (he's on the Peoria DL), but he threw three perfect innings today (33 pitches) and looked great. I don't know if he is at the pitch count he needs to be to get moved back up to Peoria and be a starter (or piggy-backer), though.

RELIEF PITCHERS:

LHP Sheldon McDonald (obviously), either at Peoria or Daytona.

Also RHRP Roderik Pichardo is a reliever-type who should be at Peoria or Daytona.

RHP (ex-3B) Charles Thomas could be the closer or set-up guy at Peoria. He was one of the last pitchers cut from the Peoria squad at the end of Minor League Camp

RHP Ramon Garcia could be a useful multi-inning guy or short reliever at Peoria or Daytona. He's another one who was close to making the Peoria Opening Day roster.

POSITION PLAYERS:

OF Xavier Batista could play RF at Peoria. I had thought that "X-Man" would be the replacement for Reggie Golden when Golden went on the DL, because Batista was the last position player cut from the Peoria squad at the end of Minor League Camp, and he is basically the same type of player as Golden (though not as much of a prospect).

Yaniel Cabezas could be a catcher at Peoria. Actually he probably would be there now (instead of Taylor Dayis), except he was slowed by an injury at Minor League Camp where he could catch but not hit. He's 100% now, though.

And SS Javier Baez is just simply a man among boys at EXST. He really should be at Peoria.

BTW, while Baez is destroying everything in his way, 18-year old switch-hitting 3B Jeimer Candelario is quietly hitting a cool 444/474/722.

Submitted by Jace
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 8:25am

Thanks, Phil. I noticed that you mentioned Candelario, but not in the context of him not belonging there. Do you think he is a legit prospect? Maybe he will end up in Boise?

Submitted by Arizona Phil
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 8:10pm

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 7:25am — Jace

Thanks, Phil. I noticed that you mentioned Candelario, but not in the context of him not belonging there. Do you think he is a legit prospect? Maybe he will end up in Boise?

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JACE: I think the Cubs intend to have Jeimer Candelario spend the 2012 season at EXST and then with the AZL Cubs (as happened with Marco Hernandez, Gioskar Amaya, Eduardo Gonzalez, et al last year), but he should be able to hold his own at Boise if they let him go there, and I'm not totally convinced that he couldn't do OK at Peoria right now.

Submitted by Koyies Bansaw
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 8:03pm

Thanks as always, AZ Phil

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:27pm

bases loaded, 1 out in 10th and Braun hits a shallow fly to center. Morgan takes off from third although coach held him up. Not a great throw by Kemp who set up poorly, but ball beat him and gets the tag on his ass before the foot gets in. Ump calls him safe.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:55pm

Epic.

8 shutout innings each, each around 80 pitches.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 10:57pm

9 shutout innings for Cain.

Being pinch hit for though, so no extras for him.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 11:05pm

9 shutout for Lee as well. He hit in top of 9th so I'm presuming he stays in unless they take lead.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 11:21pm

Lee with 10 shutout innings, 102 pitches.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 11:24pm

Lee pinch hit for in 10th with man on 3rd and 1 out.

Submitted by The Joe
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:37am

Great game.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 1:25pm

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/po...

some takeaways from the game.

Submitted by Iggy680
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 7:42am

Phil, thoughts on James Pugliese? He's got good size at 6'3, 210. Has hit 94 and is consistently between 90-93. Also, still young at 19 with a projectable frame. He pitched well during Cactus League Play when getting an opportunity within the A+, AA, AAA lineups although brief stints. I see potential in him and expect him to move on to Boise this year.

Submitted by Arizona Phil
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 8:07pm

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 6:42am — Iggy680

Phil, thoughts on James Pugliese? He's got good size at 6'3, 210. Has hit 94 and is consistently between 90-93. Also, still young at 19 with a projectable frame. He pitched well during Cactus League Play when getting an opportunity within the A+, AA, AAA lineups although brief stints. I see potential in him and expect him to move on to Boise this year.

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IGGY: I agree with you about James Pugliese.

He pitched well at Minor League Camp (including AA and AAA games), and has thrown the ball well so far at EXST.

He is on track to go to Boise in June.

For those of you who have not seen him pitch, Pugliese has an extreme overhand over-the-top delivery, like Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Josh Collmenter.

Submitted by Rob G.
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 9:05am

@Cubs: #Cubs lineup @Marlins 4/19: DeJesus RF, Barney 2B, Castro SS, Soriano LF, Stewart 3B, LaHair 1B, Soto C, Byrd CF, Samardzija P

Submitted by jacos
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 9:24am

Did Clevenager bang Sveum's wife?

Submitted by Newport
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 10:22am

Soto needs to play today because he requested a vacation day for tomorrows holiday.

Submitted by jacos
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 10:29am

I see what you did there.

Submitted by big_lowitzki
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 11:17am

Or maybe Svuem understands that a mini hot streak by a mediocre backup catcher is not reason to bench your starting catcher?

Submitted by jacos
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 11:44am

Catching day after night game, in a slump and team is struggling to score runs

Sorry I asked

Submitted by Dusty Baylor
on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 3:06pm

Yeah but let's get Mather, DeWitt and Baker plenty of at bats..

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