Maddie Lee
Staff Reporter, Cubs
The play at the plate was so close, the Cubs had to wait through a lengthy review before claiming their victory.
Cubs starting pitchers Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks and Jordan Wicks are also progressing.
Notes: The Cubs promoted top pitching prospect Cade Horton to Triple-A.
The Cubs squandered another strong performance from starter Javier Assad.
The Cubs scratched out a 3-1 victory, thanks to Christopher Morel’s two-run home run in the ninth inning.
The team has been snakebitten by injuries early this season.
Notes: The team also made a series of bullpen moves, and Cody Bellinger made progress in his rehab.
Wesneski held the Red Sox to one earned run in four innings in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss Sunday.
After the blowout, the Cubs announced Jordan Wicks was scratched from his start Sunday with forearm tightness.