The Cubs battled the Giants at Sloan Park on Tuesday as Spring Training winds down. Jake Arrieta got his final appearance before the games start counting he looked for a while more like the Baltimore clunker than the sleek, late-model edition we’ve grown used to. When all was said and done, his line (4 IP, 3 R, 5 H, and 7 K), was fine, but the 1st inning (36 pitches) was worrisome.
Chesny Young struck the first blow for the Cubs with a two run homer off of Giants starter Matt Cain to cut the San Francisco lead to 3-2.