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Cubs and Rockies trade late runs as Colorado closes the ninth at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

The Chicago Cubs moved to 9-13 after a 4-3 result against the Colorado Rockies, and the Rockies moved to 11-10 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.


Feb 27, 2024; Mesa, Arizona, USA;  Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom (16) catches the ball in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

First inning


The Rockies opened with 1 run on 2 hits while the Cubs posted 0 runs on 0 hits.


Second inning


The Cubs matched the Rockies with 0 runs in the second while the Rockies also logged 0 runs.


Third inning


The Cubs produced 0 runs on 1 hit in the third, and the Rockies recorded 0 runs in the frame.


Fourth inning


The Cubs went scoreless again in the fourth while the Rockies also stayed at 0 runs.


Fifth inning


The Cubs created their first scoring inning with 2 runs on 3 hits, and the Rockies answered with 0 runs on 2 hits.


Sixth inning


The Cubs added 1 run on 1 hit and committed 1 error, and the Rockies scored 1 run on 1 hit with 1 error.


Seventh inning


The Cubs were held to 0 runs on 2 hits, and the Rockies finished the inning with 0 runs on 1 hit.


Eighth inning


The Cubs posted 0 runs and committed 1 error, and the Rockies posted 0 runs on 1 hit.


Ninth inning


The Cubs had 0 runs on 1 hit in the ninth, and the Rockies produced 2 runs on 2 hits in the bottom half to set the Cubs vs Rockies final score.


The Cubs finished with 8 hits and 1 error, and the Rockies ended with 9 hits and 2 errors for a Cubs vs Rockies scoreline review.


The Cubs offense left 14 runners on base and went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position, and the Rockies secured the walk-off rally after entering the ninth with 2 runs.


Ben Brown worked 4.0 innings with a 2.25 earned run average and a 0.50 walks plus hits per inning pitched in his previous outing, and the Cubs pitching group totaled 9 strikeouts in this game for a Cubs vs Rockies tactical recap.


The Cubs recorded 2 stolen bases and were caught stealing 0 times, and the Rockies had 1 home run among their 9 hits in the Cubs vs Rockies full match report.


The Cubs next game is scheduled for 4:05 PM EDT on 2026-03-15 against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona, and the broadcast is set for SportsNet LA. Stay locked in for the next one, and share this article with other North Side fans.

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