Kyle Hendricks got his final tuneup start against the Royals in Surprise. The Cubs lineup was laden with minor leaguers in a very uneventful game. (Box score)
Why the Cubs Won
Two 9th inning home runs gave the Cubs a 5-1 lead, after which they managed to hold on for the win.
Key Moment
Pinch-hitter Ian Rice blasted a long homer to left field off of Blaine Boyer in the 9th inning. The two-run dinger gave the Cubs a 3-1 lead.
Stats That (Don’t) Matter
- Hendricks walked his first two batters of the spring, might be time to send him to Iowa.