Cubs' Power Display Falls Short Against Rockies at Sloan Park

In a closely contested preseason game at Sloan Park, the Chicago Cubs fell to the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 3-7. This outcome brings the Cubs' record to 11-7, while the Rockies improve to 16-12. Despite a spirited effort, highlighted by two home runs and nine hits, the Cubs could not overcome the offensive surge from the Rockies.

Cubs' Offensive Highlights

The game saw standout performances from several Cubs players. Seiya Suzuki led with an impressive display of power, hitting two home runs and driving in two runs, boasting a perfect batting average of 1.000 for this game. His slugging percentage skyrocketed to an outstanding 4.0, marking him as one of the key contributors in this matchup.

Other notable contributions came from Peter Crow-Armstrong and Haydn McGeary, each recording a .500 batting average and contributing significantly to keeping innings alive with their timely hits. Michael Busch also made his presence felt by driving in a run and maintaining a .500 batting average along with a slugging percentage that matched his on-base percentage.

Rockies Respond Strongly

On the other side, the Colorado Rockies showcased their resilience by bouncing back every time they trailed in innings one through seven. They accumulated twelve hits throughout nine innings which translated into seven runs scored against Cubs pitching.

The pitching staff for both teams had moments of brilliance but ultimately faced challenges containing opposing hitters. The Cubs’ pitchers struck out twelve batters but allowed seven earned runs on twelve hits over nine innings pitched.

Looking Ahead

The Chicago Cubs will next face off against the Athletics at Sloan Park on March 23rd at 4:05 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on MARQ as both teams look to fine-tune their rosters ahead of Opening Day.

As we continue our coverage leading up to regular season play, stay tuned for more updates and analysis from around spring training camps across Arizona and Florida.