Cubs Edge Giants in Extended Spring Training Opener at Papago Park
Ezequiel Pagan laced an opposite-field RBI double off the LF fence in the 1st inning and an RBI single in the 3rd, Geuri Lubo drilled three singles, scored two runs, and drove-in another, Adan Sanchez singled twice and drove-in a run, and Jefferson Rojas ripped an RBI double and drew a walk, as the Cubs edged the Giants 7-6 in Cactus League Extended Spring Training Opening Day action Monday afternoon at the San Francisco Giants Papago Park Complex in Phoenix, AZ.
Giants top prospect Marco Luciano belted a two-run HR and doubled and scored, Derwin Laya roped a two-run double and scored, and Clint Coulter smacked an RBI double for the EXST Giants in a losing cause.
EXST Cubs 3B Christopher Paciolla left the game after being hit on the left wrist with a pitch in the top of the 1st inning.
In EXST Cubs roster news, LHP Christian Winston (signed by the Cubs just a month ago) and RHP Cristian Rojas have been released.
Here is the abridged box score from the game (Cubs players only)
EXST CUBS LINEUP:
1. Jefferson Rojas, SS: 1-4 (6-3, F-8, 2B, ,BB, 6-3, RBI)
2a. Christopher Paciolla, 3B: 0-0 (HBP, R)
2b. Geuri Lubo, 3B: 3-4 (1B, 1B, 1B, F-8, 2 R, RBI, SB)
3a. Ezequiel Pagan, DH: 2-3 (2B, 1B, 3-U, R, 2 RBI)
3b. Yeison Santana, PH-DH: 1-1 (1B, BB, R)
4a. Adan Sanchez, C: 2-3 (K, 1B, 1B, RBI)
4b. Jairo Diaz, C: 2-2 (1B, 1B)
5. Raino Coran, RF-LF: 1-4 (K, F-8 SF, 1B, K, K, RBI)
6. Anderson Suriel, 1B: 0-4 (BB, K, K, 3-6 FC, P-5 DP, RBI)
7a. Alexis Hernandez, 2B: 1-2 (1B, K)
7b. Christian Olivo, 2B: 0-1 (4-3, K)
8. Ismael Mena, CF: 0-4 (8-4 FC, F-8, K, K)
9a. Brayan Altuve, LF: 1-2 (5-4-3 DP, 1B, R)
9b. Ke'Shun Collier,. RF: 0-0 (BB, BB, R, SB)
EXST CUBS PITCHERS:
1. Joel Machado: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R (1 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 2/2 GO/AO,20 pitches (15 strikes)
2. Starlyn Pichardo: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 3 WP, 2/2 GO/AO, 43 pitches (19 strikes)
3. Carlos Garcia: 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 GIDP, 2/3 GO/AO, 24 pitches (14 strikes)
4. Oliver Roque: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 3 R (3 ER), 3 BB, 2 K, 2 WP, 1/1 GO/AO, 43 pitches (19 strikes)
EXST CUBS ERRORS: 1
P Starlyn Pichardo: E-1 (errant pick-off attempt at 1st base allowed runner to advance top 3rd)
EXST CUBS CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Jairo Diaz: 1 PB
ATTENDANCE: 17
WEATHER: Sunny with temperatures in the 90's
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