"Nico Hoerner is taking the leadoff duties today, with Michael Busch on the bench. In Busch's place on the field, Matt Shaw is getting his first reps at first base. I think that brings his spring training field experience up to: 3B, 2B, 1B, CF, and RF."
"Dylan Carlson, meanwhile, is starting in center, continuing to look like he's going to earn a spot on this team by Opening Day, with Michael Conforto out in right."
"Moises Ballesteros is in the Cubs lineup again, albeit at DH, with Carson Kelly getting in some work behind the plate. We haven't actually seen a lot of Kelly this spring (just 17 ABs) so far."
The Cubs play the Royals in spring training at Sloan Field with no live broadcast available. Nico Hoerner leads off for Chicago with Matt Shaw starting at first base, gaining experience across multiple positions during spring training. Dylan Carlson continues in center field, working to earn an Opening Day roster spot. Moises Ballesteros plays designated hitter while Carson Kelly catches, getting limited spring action with only 17 at-bats so far. Colin Rea pitches for the Cubs against Kansas City's Mitch Spence. Both teams enter the matchup with similar records, the Cubs at 7-10 and Royals at 6-10.
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