Cubs 7, Mariners 1: Colin Rea’s ready
The Cubs got some good pitching from a guy who will fill multiple roles for the team this year.
Colin Rea threw four efficient innings Saturday night in Peoria, Arizona and the Cubs defeated the Mariners 7-1. Rea threw 77 pitches (50 strikes) and generally looked like the solid pitcher he was for the Cubs most of last year. He’ll be in a long relief/spot starter role to begin the season and he seems to thrive in that role.
The Cubs are lucky to have a guy like that. Here’s more on Rea’s outing [VIDEO]. Your browser does not support the video tag.
The Cubs scored first, in the top of the first. With one out, Moisés Ballesteros doubled. Really, that guy is amazing.
He might not look like the traditional ballplayer, but man, that guy can hit. Miguel Amaya singled in Ballesteros. (Had hoped to have video of this, but it doesn’t appear to be available.