Some minor-league and non-roster Cubs put two runs across the plate off Reds reliever Cody Reed in the ninth inning, helped out by an error, and so the game wound up in a 6-6 tie Wednesday afternoon, but as usual for spring training, pay no attention to the final score. It means nothing.
What did mean something in this game was a fine outing from Tyler Chatwood. He threw three innings and struck out five. He allowed one hit, a solo homer by Derek Dietrich. That’s okay!