After the regulars got their day in the sun, a few of the younger guys got to soak in some playing time as the Chicago Cubs visited the San Diego Padres on Monday afternoon. The game was a low-scoring affair, but there were plenty of bright spots from the boys.
- John Lackey got in his second spring start, giving up a run in his final inning when he lost command and gave up some contact. The run scored on a Willson Contreras throwing error, but it was considered earned since Lackey gave up a couple baserunners afterwards so the run “should have scored” based on the sequence of events.