Rough Day For Ace Jon Lester As Padres Beat Cubs, 7-0
Lester hadn't allowed a run in his first two spring starts. On Monday, he was charged with six runs before leaving with one out in the fourth.
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Lester hadn't allowed a run in his first two spring starts. On Monday, he was charged with six runs before leaving with one out in the fourth.
Lester had a poor outing Monday, allowing six runs in 3 1/3 innings.
Right-hander Pierce Johnson was among those assigned to minor league camp.
"I'm looking forward to another challenge," Bryants says.
The Cubs have a commitment to sustained success, not 2015 success.
Chris Denorfia hit a two-run homer, and Travis Wood pitched three-hit ball for five innings.
Kris Bryant has six home runs in 20 at-bats during Cactus League play to lead all spring hitters.
Matt Szczur had two hits, including his third homer of the spring.
Cubs third base prospect Kris Bryant got into the game late, then hit two home runs in front of his hometown Las Vegas fans to highlight Chicago's 3-1 win.
Jake Arrieta allowed an unearned run over four innings in his second start of the spring as the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 in the opener of a two-game exhibition series at Cashman Field.
