HOUSTON -- In their final exhibition game of 2017, the Cubs prevailed over the Astros, 6-3, before 15,420 fans on Friday at Minute Maid Park.
Most of the Cubs' scoring occurred in the fifth. Chicago loaded the bases against Tony Sipp, who was lifted for Ken Giles. Giles walked Matt Szczur to force in a run, and one out later, another run scored on a wild pitch. Chesny Young smacked a two-run single to center to put the Cubs up, 4-0.
Until that breakout inning, both offenses were kept in check by sharp starting pitching.