The Chicago Cubs took on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night and what had been a negative trend was turned around to some degree.
David Bote continues to rake
David Bote is out to prove he deserves another shot in 2019 after finishing 2018 rather roughly. If the spring is any indication, he has indeed proven that. Bote hit his second home run of the spring and is batting .462 in the preseason.
David Bote goes OPPOOOOOOO! https://t.co/dCyCiuFFe8
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 16, 2019
Chatwood bounces back
Tyler Chatwood had what can only be described as a damaging outing his last time out. That's why it was so good to see him bounce back on Saturday. The pitcher, who is transitioning to the bullpen went for 1.2 innings and a strikeout. He allowed no hits and didn't walk anyone, and that's never bad news.
Interesting, but not unexpected, to see both Mike Montgomery and Tyler Chatwood pitching just four days after their last outing, which means each is now transitioning from stretching out to an expected bullpen role. https://t.co/3TtVqh9V3E
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) March 16, 2019