Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs 7, White Sox 3 – Fun in the Sun on the Holiday, Arrieta Minor League Game

March 17, 2017, by Brett Taylor Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs beat the White Sox! In a Spring Training game! Take that!

Also, the Cubs won the World Series. Which I offer because this:

K. pic.twitter.com/AnSaTboGXF
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) March 17, 2017

Anyway, the Cubs won 7-3 today, as the big blow came on a three-run homer by Kyle Schwarber. I was lucky enough to be at this game today, and that blast was a no-doubter shot. Good stuff, Kyle. Kris Bryant added a two-run hit, and Anthony Rizzo double.
Elsewhere for the Cubs, Duane Underwood pitched the first inning, allowing just a single. From there, though, his day was done. Rob Zastryzny stayed stretched out, pitching three scoreless innings. He gave up some hard contact, and did not strike anyone out, for what it’s worth. In fact, on the day, the Cubs’ pitchers logged just two strikeouts.
White Sox pitching prospect Michael Kopech – he of the insane velocity – looked every bit the part in this one, striking out five Cubs in his two innings of work.
Kind Cubs on St. Paddy’s Day:

Giving back. #ThatsCub pic.twitter.com/mEzHUDIPJC
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 17, 2017

It was a good day for baseball:

A little ⚾️ on 🍀. pic.twitter.com/gN4hf7JXBY
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) March 17, 2017

And the Cubs were in the spirit of the day:

pic.twitter.com/4TTTSOcJgq
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) March 17, 2017

Meanwhile, Jake Arrieta pitched in a minor league game back at Sloan:

LIVE on #Periscope: Jake Arrieta pitching against the Angels in a minor league game. https://t.co/vUEqPEna40
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) March 17, 2017