The Cubs played their final official Cactus League game against the A’s at Sloan Park Sunday afternoon. Chicago struggled to score yet again and a handful of home runs provided the temporary residents of Sacramento with a victory.
Power hitter Brent Rooker gave the Athletics an immediate lead with a homer off of starter Matt Boyd in the top of the 1st inning. JJ Bleday added a sacrifice fly in the 3rd to increase their advantage to 2-0.
Max Schuemann blasted a home run against Boyd in the top of the 5th inning to increase the lead.