Michael Dwyer/AP
MESA, Ariz. – Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel spotted Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras standing by the batting cages at the Cubs spring training complex, talking with Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay.
Morel ran up to his former teammate and jumped into a hug. It was a heartwarming beginning to the Cubs and Cardinals’ rivalry games this year.
The division foes are facing off for two exhibition games in Mesa to wrap up spring training, with the Cardinals traveling west from their Grapefruit League base in Jupiter, Florida.