The Cubs head out to Goodyear to take on the Reds, and Jason Hammel will make his Cactus League debut. He pitched in a fake-fake game last week, but this is his first time pitching in a mere fake game.
No TV for today’s game, but you can listen on Cubs.com.
Emilio Bonifacio gets today’s turn at shortstop, while Logan Watkins gets a start at second base. Mike Olt starts once again at first base, and, although he hasn’t seen time at third, the Cubs sure are getting him a lot of starts lately.
Ryan Kalish in center field is also interesting, though I do still expect him to head to Iowa to start the year. No DH today, so Hammel will probably get an at bat.
Lineup:
- Emilio Bonifacio, SS
- Donnie Murphy, 3B
- Nate Schierholtz, RF
- Welington Castillo, C
- Mike Olt, 1B
- Ryan Kalish, CF
- Darnell McDonald, LF
- Logan Watkins, 2B
- Jason Hammel, P