The Cubs welcomed the Mariners to Sloan Park on Sunday as they looked to open March with a win after three straight losses. Jon Lester, who struggled in his first spring outing, had excellent stuff and a little more offensive firepower backing him up this time.
Lester threw three strong innings, allowing just two hits with no walks to keep the M’s off the board. Albert Almora Jr. continued his excellent spring with a solo homer in the 4th inning to give the Cubs a 1-0 lead and Javy Báez hit his own solo shot very deep to center in the 5th.