The summary
Left-hander Travis Wood made his fifth appearance of the spring Wednesday night and allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and two strikeouts in five innings of the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Mariners in Peoria, Ariz.
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At the plate
Starlin Castro reached on an infield single in his first at-bat. Matt Szczur hit an RBI triple in the ninth as the Cubs rallied for two runs.
In the field
Castro, who returned to action after resting a sore right groin for several days, appeared comfortable making plays Wednesday.
The quote
“When is it going to be totally in operation? Maybe by June? Hopefully that metaphor will continue by then.” — Cubs manager Joe Maddon, who was asked if the work-in-progress Wrigley Field renovation project will be a metaphor for his young club’s development.
The quote II
“I think he is a great manager. He doesn’t try to do too many things. Everything is simple. Play hard and get here every day for one reason. You know, win.” — Castro talking about Maddon.
Up next
Vs. Angels, 6:05 p.m., Thursday at Sloan Park. RH Jered Weaver vs. LH Eric Jokisch.