Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2022
Cubs’ Drew Smyly makes first start of short spring training vs. Padres
Drew Smyly made his first Cubs spring training start against the Padres on Saturday. File photo.PEORIA, Ariz. – In a normal spring, Drew Smyly would have made his first start more than two weeks before opening day. But this spring is not normal.
Smyly, in his Cubs spring training debut Saturday, threw two scoreless innings, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts in his team’s 2-2 tie with the Padres.
“\u200b\u200bYou get a little extra adrenaline rush the first game of the season, and with a new team, you want to start off on a good note and make a good impression,” he said. “[With] everything that dragged out this offseason, it was nice to finally just get back in a game.”