MIAMI – Cubs infielder Esteban Quiroz’ first major-league hit was a scorching comebacker, lined past Marlins pitcher Pablo López and into center field.
“It was a very humbling experience,” Quiroz said of his first major-league start, through team interpreter Will Nadal. “I’ve dreamt of this moment.”
In the Cubs’ 2-1 win against the Marlins on Tuesday, Cubs manager David Ross penciled Quiroz into the starting lineup for the first time, playing second base and batting second.
In his first at-bat of the game, Quiroz lined a single up the middle.