Ian Happ continued to impress during his audition for the leadoff role, smashing another home run and following that with a double. Meanwhile, newly minted Opening Day starter Jon Lester got his first spring action against the White Sox at Sloan Park. (Box Score)
Why the Cubs Won
The Cubs jumped on Sox starter Carson Fulmer for four runs in the 1st inning. In addition to Happ’s longball, an error, a triple, and a single did the damage to give the home team the lead for good.