The Cubs’ bats have been largely silent of late, so it’d be nice to see a little more offense now that we’ve entered the final week of spring games. Selfishly, I hope they save some runs for Friday and Saturday when I’m in Mesa for a brief trip.
Drew Smyly figures to be part of the rotation at least until Jameson Taillon is ready to return, and he is on the mound for this one. Justin Steele is going in the home half of Friday’s matchup, setting Smyly up to be the No. 5 starter. Smyly was shelled his last time out against KC as he allowed five runs on four hits, two of which left the yard.