Stewart Stick Helps Cubs Whip A's at Fitch Park

Submitted by Arizona Phil on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 4:16pm

Ian Stewart singled, doubled, drove-in a run, and scored another, Jacob Rogers singled twice and scored twice, Garrett Schlecht hammered an RBI double and walked, and Justin Marra ripped an RBI single, walked, and scored a run, leading the Cubs to a 7-4 victory over the Athletics in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa, AZ.


Continuing his Extended Spring Training rehab assignment, Stewart played 3B for six innings and batted five times (once in each of the first five innings), going 2-5. He grounded out 3-U in his first AB, struck out swinging in his 2nd and 5th PA, roped a line-drive single to right in his 3rd AB, and crushed an RBI double into the RF corner his 4th time up. He didn't handle any chances at 3rd base, but he ran the bases at full tilt, showing no ill effects from the quad strain that sidelined him for most of MLB Spring Training.


The Defensive Play of the Game featured (once again) CF Rashad Crawford, who sprinted at full speed toward the infield and then made a diving catch in short center of what would otherwise have been a bloop single.


Slapped with a five-game suspension following an on-the-field incident in a game at Clearwater a couple of days ago, Daytona Cubs RF Jorge Soler is now at Fitch Park. He took BP on Field #1 with the recent-arrivals from the Dominican Academy (Acosta, Caro, K. Encarnacion, and F. Sanchez) during the EXST game. Whether he will remain in Mesa beyond the five-game FSL suspension remains to be seen...


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



CUBS LINEUP:
X. Ian Stewart, 3B: 2-5 (3-U, K, 1B, 2B, K, R, RBI)
NOTE: Stewart batted five times, hitting 2nd in each of the first five innings
1a. Shawon Dunston Jr, CF: 0-2 (6-3, 6-U FC, HBP)
1b. Rashad Crawford, CF: 0-0 (BB)
2a. David Bote, 2B: 1-2 (K, 3B, SH-E1, R)
2b. Mark Malave, 3B: 0-0 (BB)
3. Danny Lockhart, DH-2B: 0-3 (BB, 4-3, 4-6-3 DP, F-8)
4. Xavier Batista, DH #2: 1-4 (1B, 4-3, 5-3, P-3)
5a. Yasiel Balaguert, RF: 0-2 (K, 6-3)
5b. Reggie Golden, RF: 0-1 (BB, 5-3, R)
6a. Jose Dore, 1B: 0-2 (F-9, P-3)
6b. Jacob Rogers, 1B: 2-2 (1B, 1B, 2 R)
7a. Dong-Yub Kim, LF: 0-2 (F-8, K)
7b. Garrett Schlecht, LF: 1-1 (BB, 2B, RBI)
8. Carlos Penalver, SS: 1-4 (K, 2B, 6-4-3 DP, P-3, R)
9a. Lance Rymel, C: 0-0 (HBP)
9b. Justin Marra, C: 1-1 (1B, BB, R, RBI)


CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Duane Underwood: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 2 K, 1 WP, 43 pitches (23 strikes), 2/2 GO/FO
2. James Pugliese: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, 32 pitches (18 strikes), 1/2 GO/FO
3. Daniel Adrian: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K, 28 pitches (18 strikes), 2/1 GO/FO
4. Tyler Bremer: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 35 pitches (22 strikes), 3/1 GO/FO
5. David Cales: 1.0, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 10 pitches (7 strikes), 0/1 GO/FO


CUBS ERRORS: 1
1B Jose Dore - E-3 (fielding error allowed batter to reach base safely)


CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE
1. Lance Rymel: 0-2 CS
2. Justin Marra: 0-1 CS


ATTENDANCE: 17


WEATHER: Mostly sunny & a bit breezy with temperatures in the 80's


 

Tags: 
EXST Cubs Extended Spring Training
Ian Stewart
Jorge Soler
Justin Marra
Rashad Crawford
Garrett Schlecht
Jacob Rogers

Comments

Submitted by crunch  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 4:21pm  
z.rosscup (AA) 3ip 2h 0bb 8k over 2 appearances...day-yam.

Submitted by Arizona Phil  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 4:32pm  

CRUNCH: The Iowa Cubs have no lefties in their bullpen, so don't be surprised if Rosscup gets moved up sooner rather than later.

Also, LHRP Hunter Cervenka (acquired from Boston in the Marlon Byrd deal last season, but sidetracked during Minor League Camp with a forearm strain) was throwing 93-94 MPH yesterday at Talking Stick, so he should be about ready to leave Arizona and move up to AA Tennessee (especially if Rosscup gets promoted to Iowa). 

Submitted by crunch  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 8:26pm  
1ip 0h 1bb 0k tonight...love is over. send him down to A ball.

Submitted by Rob Richardson  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 4:33pm  
Is Soler allowed to take part in drills and such?

Submitted by Arizona Phil  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 4:36pm  

BOB R: Yes.

Submitted by Jackstraw  on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:59am  
Are they letting him lead the Charge the Opponents Dugout With a Bat drill? He seems to have some natural talent for that.

Submitted by Rob G.  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 7:18pm  

A-rod's in trouble

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/sports/base...

Investigators for Major League Baseball have uncovered what they believe is evidence that a representative of Alex Rodriguez purchased medical records from a person connected to a South Florida anti-aging clinic that is suspected of providing performance-enhancing drugs to a number of major leaguers, according to two people briefed on the matter.

Submitted by John Beasley  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 7:34pm  
Still a HOFer. #pinstripes #hypocrisy

Submitted by crunch  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 8:37pm  
"According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, Carlos Quentin will be suspended eight games for charging the mound against Zack Greinke on Thursday night." what a crock of shi... richie sexson got 6 games for charging the mound and throwing his helmet at the pitcher...youk got 5 games charging porcello and throwing his helmet at him. maybe if quentin threw his helmet he would have gotten 2-3 less games suspended. hell, juan marichal got 8 games for going after roseboro with a f'n bat.

Submitted by crunch  on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 9:00pm  
blake dewitt getting his 1st AB as a brave...2 on (1st/2nd), 0 out, top 9th, down by 2. lulz...they have him sac bunt.

Submitted by Old and Blue  on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 9:53am  
The day before yesterday I was pretty annoyed with Castro's at bat against Romo. Yesterday, it was almost like he was talking to himself while facing Romo again, saying, "oh no you don't - not again" as Romo led off trying to get him fishing again on the lower outside of the plate. I was listening to the SF guys because I enjoy them and I was surprised Krukow didn't mention the change in Castro's approach - they were more concerned with the seagulls - but that at bat was very heartening. Once Romo got behind in the count, Krukow thought Romo would have to challenge him and he did, and Castro hit it pretty good - luckily Pagan really hates that wall.

Submitted by Old and Blue  on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 10:15am  
Fukikawa on 15 day disabled list? Those James Russell for closer rumors will really heat up now.

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