PHOENIX — The Chicago Cubs’ younger players might prove to be the difference between a good and great season on the North Side.
Miguel Amaya hit two doubles and drove in five runs, Pete Crow-Armstrong reached base twice and scored both times, stole a base and beat out a critical forceout attempt and rookie Matt Shaw scored three runs in the Cubs’ 10-6 win in their domestic opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night at Chase Field.
Ian Happ delivered two big hits, his two-run double in the second putting the Cubs ahead and a solo home run in the fourth to extend their lead.