| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Cubs (12-10) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | |
 |
Royals (16-10) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
📦 Box score
|
Chicago Cubs | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
Nico Hoerner 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2  |
Dansby Swanson SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
3  |
Ian Happ LF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
3  |
Mike Tauchman LF | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
4  |
Eric Hosmer 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
4  |
Nelson Maldonado 1B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5  |
Patrick Wisdom 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
6  |
Nelson Velázquez RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
7  |
Matt Mervis DH 🦇 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
8  |
Tucker Barnhart C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Christopher Morel CF ⭐ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
|
Kansas City Royals | @🦇 | R | H | 🥩 | BB | SO | 🦞 |
1  |
MJ Melendez C ⭐ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2  |
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
3  |
Hunter Dozier 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
4  |
Michael Massey 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
5  |
Nicky Lopez SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6  |
Tyler Gentry RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
7  |
Jackie Bradley Jr. LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
8  |
Kyle Isbel CF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9  |
Jakson Reetz DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
⭐ Home runs
| Batter | In. | Dist (ft.) | EV (MPH) | LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Morel |
2 | ° | ||
| MJ Melendez |
3 | ° |
💡 Highlights
- VideoPatrick Wisdom's two-run singlePatrick Wisdom knocks a two-run single to left field, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning
- VideoChristopher Morel's solo home runChristopher Morel crushes a solo home run to left field, extending the Cubs' lead to 3-0 in the top of the 2nd inning
- VideoMJ Melendez's two-run homerMJ Melendez belts a two-run home run to left field, cutting the Royals' deficit to 3-2 in the bottom of the 3rd inning
- VideoEric Hosmer's RBI singleEric Hosmer laces an RBI single to left field, plating Ian Happ and extending the Cubs' lead to 4-2 in the top of the 5th inning
- VideoJameson Taillon K's 9Jameson Taillon strikes out nine Royals over his five innings in his Spring Training start against Kansas
- VideoTaillon on spring startJameson Taillon talks about his mentality going into Tuesday's game, executing pitches in preparation for the '23 season and fanning 9 Royals
- VideoJordan Lyles on spring startJordan Lyles talks about finding consistency after spring start vs. the Cubs and Matt Quatraro talks about Lyles' offspeed stuff