MESA, Ariz. -- Jabari Blash and Alexei Ramirez hit two-run homers in the sixth inning, and the Padres took advantage of Jorge Soler's misadventures in left field to post a 10-2 victory over the Cubs on Monday at Sloan Park.
Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta gave up a run on two hits and two walks over four innings in his second Cactus League start. Arrieta struck out five, and now has fanned nine over six innings this spring. The right-hander walked Derek Norris to start the second inning on four consecutive pitches, which was sort of intentional.