EXST Cubs Run Like a Well-Oiled Machin

Isaac Paredes (2015 IFA - Mexico - $800K bonus) tripled, stole a base, scored two runs, and drove-in two more, Vimael Machin (Cubs 2015 10th round draft pick - VCU) knocked-in two runs with an RBI single and a sacrifice fly, and LHP Manny Rondon (acquired from LAA for C-1B Rafael Lopez last July) tossed three perfect innings with five strikeouts, leading the Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the Giants in Cactus League Extended Spring Training game action this morning at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ.

The Cubs stole six bases in the game. 

Ben Turner and John Riley drilled consecutive two-out RBI singles to highlight a two-run first inning for the Giants. 

RHSP Duane Underwood got the start for the Cubs and worked five innings (62 pitches - 43 strikes), allowing the two first-inning runs mentioned above, five hits (a double and four singles), no walks, four strikeouts (all four swinging), and 5/4 GO/AO, and he retired ten of the last eleven men he faced.  

Shane Victorino (calf strain rehab) played LF for seven innings and went 0-3 (5-3, L-5 DP, F-9).  

John Arguello has game notes at Cubs Den. 

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


CUBS LINEUP:
1a. Shane Victorino, LF-DH: 0-3 (5-3, L-5 DP, F-9)
1b. Luis Ayala, PH: 0-1 (6-3)
2. D. J. Wilson, CF: 0-3 (3-U, K, 4-3) 
3. Trey Martin, RF: 0-2 (K, F-8, HBP, R, 2 SB)
4. Kelly Dugan, 1B: 0-2 (F-7, 3-U, BB, SB)
5. Jesse Hodges, 3B: 0-1 (BB, BB, K, R)
6. Isaac Paredes, SS: 1-3 (3B, 5-4 FC, FC, 2 R, 2 RBI, SB) 
7. Vimael Machin, 2B: 1-2 (1B, F-8 SF, L-6, 2 RBI)
8. Alberto Mineo, DH #1: 0-3 (4-6-3 DP, 4-3, K)
9a. Tyler Pearson, C: 0-2 (K, 4-3)
9b. Miguel Amaya, C: 0-1 (E-3) 
10. Michael Foster, DH-LF: 0-2 (HBP, E-4, 6-4-3 DP, 2 SB) 

CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Duane Underwood Jr: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 4 K, 1 GIDP, 5/4 GO/AO, 62 pitches (43 strikes) 
2. Manny Rondon: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 2/2 GO/AO, 38 pitches (25 strikes) 
3. Jesus Castillo: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/AO, 10 pitches (8 strikes) 

CUBS ERRORS: NONE 

ATTENDANCE: 13 

WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 80's