In their second game of the split-squad day, the Cubs hosted their first night game of the season at Sloan Park, and – on a Tuesday night – it was a record-setting affair.
The bar has been raised for the @Cubs #SpringTraining record books. 15,849 strong tonight! Thank you to everyone who came out to the ballpark ⚾️
— Sloan Park Mesa (@SloanParkMesa) March 14, 2018
That’s a Cubs record and a Cactus League record and a really good Friday night for the Rays.
Meanwhile …
Tyler Chatwood tonight:
5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K. pic.twitter.com/AAImogahCA— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 14, 2018
#Cubs Caratini has sore left knee after getting hit by a pitch and collision at home.
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) March 14, 2018
Las Vegas shooting survivor Jovanna Calzadillas threw out tonight's first pitch. #VegasStrong pic.twitter.com/UjV5AvhSKE
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) March 14, 2018
All right, Willson. You have your next charge: a no-look pick-off. pic.twitter.com/EVNYvQoapL
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 14, 2018