"Michael Busch hit a double to begin the bottom of the 1st and scored on an RBI triple by Nico Hoerner, who then came in on a groundout by Ian Happ to give Chicago a 2-0 lead. Dansby Swanson added a two-run homer in the 3rd to increase the margin to 4-0."
"Colin Rea got the start for the North Siders and pitched well, going 3.2 innings with only a solo home run by Pavin Smith in the top of the 4th marring his day. Craig Counsell's squad continued to add insurance including a two-run dinger by Carson Kelly in the 5th."
"The Cubs have tremendous power potential all over the roster in 2026. Everyone in the starting lineup, with the possible exception of Hoerner, is capable of hitting 20 homers this season. It should frighten opposing pitchers this summer."
The Cubs dominated the Diamondbacks 8-1 in a spring training game at Sloan Park. Chicago scored early with Michael Busch doubling and Nico Hoerner driving him in with a triple in the first inning. Dansby Swanson added a two-run homer in the third to extend the lead to 4-0. Starting pitcher Colin Rea performed well through 3.2 innings, allowing only a solo home run by Pavin Smith. Carson Kelly contributed a two-run homer in the fifth. The Cubs' roster demonstrates substantial power potential, with most projected starters capable of hitting 20 home runs this season.
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