The Cubs tied today’s game at Sloan against the Mariners 9-9 after a thrilling (can it be thrilling in the Spring?) comeback that saw them score five in the 8th and two in the 9th on a Mike Freeman home run. They were down 9-2 at one point. There’s something about the Mariners that inspires the Cubs to put together a crazy comeback.
The big league regulars – Almora, Baez, Rizzo, Russell, and Heyward – were all in for only a couple plate appearances, and none had a hit, so the back-ups and minor leaguers had to take care of business. Kris Bryant was also going to start in this one, but was scratched due to illness.
More from the day …
#Cubs Chatwood on M's King Felix: "I hope he's OK. He's one of the great pitchers in baseball and you never want to see that. I hope he's OK and everything turns out to be all right."
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) February 26, 2018
M's update: X-ray on Felix Hernandez was negative.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) February 26, 2018
Ben Zobrist (back) on the field for the first time for drills today
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 26, 2018
Angels saying Ohtani will pitch Friday, either in a B game, or against the Cubs in Tempe.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) February 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/968248071447597057
Spring has sprung. pic.twitter.com/7Y2G6c4UuQ
— Tim Abel (@timabel) February 26, 2018
Prepping today. Back at it tomorrow with #Cubs and White Sox 2p @WGNTV. pic.twitter.com/CPZwIg8PqU
— Len and JD (@lenandjd) February 26, 2018
Top White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez slowed by sore left knee, won't play vs. Cubs tomorrow https://t.co/sLhCt0ilvc
— Paul Sullivan (@PWSullivan) February 26, 2018
Big sale at Fanatics today, fellow Cubs fans – check it out and TREATYOSELF: https://t.co/V8fRQmjjdj pic.twitter.com/rOewi8vlNw
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) February 26, 2018