Bleed Cubbie Blue · Mar 16, 2024
Cubs 7, Royals 6: Everyone digs the long ball
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesMESA, Arizona — Jordan Lyles has been around a long time, 2024 will be his 14th MLB season. His 5.24 career ERA is the second-worst of any pitcher in the Modern Era (since 1900) with at least as many innings (1,504) — only Jose Lima (5.76) is worse.
That sort of pitching was on display Saturday afternoon at Sloan Park. The Cubs smashed five home runs off Lyles and held on to defeat the Royals 7-6.
The barrage started with Seiya Suzuki, the second batter of the game [VIDEO].
Cody Bellinger was the next hitter [VIDEO].
How about back-to-back-to-back, Yan Gomes? [VIDEO]
For both Bellinger and Gomes, that was their first long ball this spring.