Slade Caldwell (Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 1st round draft pick - Valley View HS - Jonesboro, AR) walked, singled, stole two bases, and scored two runs, sparking the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the Cubs in Arizona Instructional League game action Saturday morning on Whirlwind Field at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, located on Salt River-Pima Indian Community land east of Scottsdale, AZ.
The game was pre-planned as a seven inning contest.
Adan Sanchez belted a solo HR and Yahil Melendez singled twice, walked, stole a base, and scored a run for the Cubs.
With Adan Sanchez and Jairo Diaz both likely to move-up from the ACL to Myrtle Beach in 2025, the Pelicans should have the Cubs #3 (J.