Cubs’ Nico Hoerner makes strong impression in spring debut
Mar 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 454
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Episode description
The Cubs won their second spring training game, picking up a 3-2 win over the Royals on Tuesday that featured a near no-hitter. David Kaplan, Maddie Lee, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Tim Stebbins discuss Adbert Alzolay's pitching performance, Nico Hoerner's impressive first game as he seeks to claim the everyday second baseman job, how the Cubs are using their pitching staff in spring games, and more news and nuggets from Arizona.
(2:00) - Does a no-hitter in spring training count?
(4:26) - Nico Hoerner looks great in his first game
(8:00) - Cubs are being extremely cautious with their pitchers
(11:50) - Pitching arms are being treated with extreme care in today's game
(15:00) - News and nuggets from Gordon Wittenmyer, live from Arizona
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