The Cubs played the second game of their series with the Rockies at a frigid Wrigley Field Tuesday night. Chicago hitters wasted no time pouncing on struggling Colorado starter Kyle Freeland and rolled to an lopsided victory. Javier Assad got the start and was brilliant, throwing six shutout innings and giving his teammates plenty of room to build their lead.
Seiya Suzuki struck the first blow with a rocket two-run homer to dead center in the opening inning. Nick Madrigal singled home a run in the 2nd and a Christopher Morel solo shot followed by a two-RBI Madrigal double put the Cubs ahead 6-0 in the 3rd.