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MESA, ARIZ. – Cubs lefty Justin Steele’s first game of spring training threw him right in against a fierce lineup. The heart of the Padres’ batting order Friday lined up Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and Matt Carpenter one after another. At the top were Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham, who were plenty familiar with Steele from crossover in the minors.
“I felt good,” Steele said after his part in the Cubs’ combined no-hitter in a 4-0 win against the Padres.