Lew Wolff Knows Cubs CAN Go Home Again
Robero Caro (opposite-field line-drive RBI double into left-centerfield alley), Kevonte Mitchell (two-out RBI single chopped over 3rd baseman's head and into LF), Bryant Flete (two-out RBI bloop double that fell between three defenders in short rightfield), Eloy Jimenez (two-out RBI ground single pulled through the 5.5 hole), and Tyler Alamo (two-out two-run double off CF "Batter's Eye") collected run-scoring hits in a seven-run top of the 7th, as the Cubs rallied from a 5-1 deficit to beat the Athletics 8-6 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning on Field #4 at the Lew Wolff Training Center Complex at Fitch Park in Mesa, AZ.
Jhonny Rodriguez drove-in three of the A's runs, with a two-run HR in the bottom of the 1st inning and a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 3rd.
The Defensive Play of the Game was (once again) turned-in by speedy Cubs outfielder Roberto Caro, who made a spectacular sliding catch along the right-field line and into foul territory to end the bottom of the 7th inning.
This was the first visit by the Cubs Extended Spring Training contingent to their former minor league HQ at Fitch Park, which is now home to the A's minor leagues. The clubhouse and batting cages have been expanded (and look great), and new bullpens have been added to the four fields.
Here is the abridged box score from today's game (Cubs players only):
CUBS LINEUP:
1. Kevonte Mitchell, CF: 2-5 (K, K, 5-3, 1B, 1B, R, RBI)
2a. Frandy de la Rosa, 2B: 0-3 (6-3, K, P-5)
2b. Bryant Flete, 2B: 1-2 (2B, P-5, R, RBI)
3. Eloy Jimenez, RF-LF: 1-5 (P-5, L-8, L-6, 1B, F-9, R, RBI)
4a. Jordan Hankins, C: 1-3 (3-1, 2B, F-9)
4b. Jhonny Pereda, C: 0-1 (HBP, F-9, R)
5a. Tyler Alamo, DH: 1-3 (6-3, BB, P-4, 2B, 2 RBI, CS)
5b. Roberto Vahlis, PH: 1-1 (1B)
6. Tim Saunders, SS: 0-2 (BB, K, BB, 5-3, 2 R, SB)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIFTH TIME THRU BATTING ORDER
7a. Adonis Paula, 3B: 1-2 (1B, F-8, BB, R)
7b. Carlos Jimenez, 3B: 0-2 (5-3, K)
8a. Ricardo Marcano, LF: 1-2 (1B, K, RBI)
8b. Roberto Caro, RF: 1-3 (2B, L-5, F-7, R, RBI)
9. Varonex Cuevas, 1B: 0-5 (F-8, F-8, K, K, 6-3)
CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Jesus Camargo: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 1 WP, 0/4 GO/FO, 33 pitches (16 strikes)
2. Adbert Alzolay: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 2 K, 0/2 GO/FO, 45 pitches (31 strikes)
3. Alexander Santana: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 2/2 GO/FO, 26 pitches (20 strikes)
4. John Michael Knighton: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1/1 GO/FO, 8 pitches (7 strikes)
5. Brad Markey: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 0 K, 2/1 GO/FO, 15 pitches (10 strikes)
6. Yomar Morel: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 0/2 GO/FO, 14 pitches (10 strikes)
CUBS ERRORS: NONE
CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Jordan Hankins: 1-2 CS, 1 PB
WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 90's
ATTENDANCE: 17
2015 CUBS EXTENDED SPRING TRAINING ROSTER
68 players ACTIVE (including ACTIVE REHAB)
8 players INACTIVE (injury rehab or absent)
(updated 4-21-2015)
NOTE: The Extended Spring Training (EXST) squad consists of players who are the replacement cadre for the full season affiliates, players deemed not ready for full-season leagues, and injured players.
* bats or throws left
# bats both
PITCHERS: 39+6
Adbert Alzolay
Pedro Araujo
Daniel Bard
Dallas Beeler (ACTIVE REHAB - right shoulder inflammation)
Jordan Brink
Jesus Camargo
Marcelo Carreno (ACTIVE REHAB - post-2013 right shoulder surgery)
Anthony Carter (INACTIVE - unknown type injury)
Jesus Castillo
Dylan Cease (ACTIVE REHAB - 2014 TJS)
Oscar de la Cruz
Enrique de los Rios
* Andin Diaz
Greyfer Eregua
Scott Frazier
Trevor Graham
Tanner Griggs
Justin Grimm (INACTIVE - right forearm)
Jae-Hoon Ha (ex-OF)
Luis Hernandez
Corbin Hoffner
Pierce Johnson (INACTIVE - lat strain)
John Michael Knighton
Daniel Lewis
Mark Malave (ex-C)
Dillon Maples
Brad Markey
Trey Masek (ACTIVE REHAB - 2014 right shoulder surgery)
Trey McNutt (INACTIVE - 2014 right shoulder surgery)
Yomar Morel
Erling Moreno (ACTIVE REHAB - 2014 TJS)
* Ariel Ovando (ex-OF)
* Jose Paulino
Hector Perez
Austin Reed (ACTIVE REHAB - 2014 TJS)
Santiago Rodriguez
Jose Rosario (INACTIVE - unknown-type injury)
* Carson Sands
Alex Santana
* Justin Steele
Jacob Turner (INACTIVE - right elbow)
Ben Wells
Austyn Willis
* Sam Wilson
Jose Zapata
CATCHERS: 8
Tyler Alamo
Eric Gonzalez
* Jordan Hankins (ex-3B)
Yohan Matos;
Tyler Pearson
Jhonny Pereda
Miguel Rico (ex-3B)
Roberto Vahlis
INFIELDERS: 13+2
# Roney Alcala
# Varonex Cuevas
# Frandy de la Rosa
* Bryant Flete
Wladimir Galindo
Danny Gutierrez
Carlos Jimenez
Joey Martarano (INACTIVE - attending college)
# Andruw Monasterio
Rafael Narea
Adonis Paula
Tim Saunders
* Carlos Sepulveda
Ho-Young Son
* Logan Watkins (INACTIVE - 2015 ruptured achilles tendon)
OUTFIELDERS: 8
# Roberto Caro
Jenner Emeterio
* Kevin Encarnacion (formerly a switch-hitter, he is now hitting only LH)
Calvin Graves (LIMITED ACTIVITY REHAB)
Eloy Jimenez
Kevonte Mitchell
* Ricardo Marcano
Jose Paniagua
MANAGER
Carmelo Martinez (AZL Cubs Manager)
COACHES
Oscar Bernard (AZL Cubs Hitting Coach)
Tom Beyers (Assistant Minor League Hitting Coordinator)
Ricardo Medina (Eugene Hitting Coach)
Carlos Ramirez (AZL Cubs Assistant Coach)
Terrmel Sledge (Eugene Assistant Coach)
Anderson Tavares (Eugene Pitching Coach)
Rick Tronerud (Mesa Rehab Pitching Coach)
Ron Villone (AZL Cubs Pitching Coach)
Ty Wright (AZL Cubs Assistant Coach)
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACHES
Sean Folan (AZL Cubs)
Ryan Nordvedt (Eugene)
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Chuck Baughman (Assistant Minor League Training Coordinator - Mesa Rehab)
Mike McNulty (Eugene)
Toby Williams (AZL Cubs)
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