The Cubs escaped Goodyear with a tie Wednesday afternoon after a 2-run rally in the top of the 9th inning against the Reds.

The Cubs entered the frame down 6-4, but plated a pair of runs on a throwing error by Cincinnati first baseman Matt Davidson.

Here were the highlights from the game:

• Superfan Jillian “mom’s the Cubbies” from the front row, cheering on Ian Miller and Trent Giambrone and then chatting with Taylor McGregor during the game.
• Javy Baez got the scoring started with an RBI single to knock in Kris Bryant in the 1st inning.
• David Bote was mic’d up during the game and had big shoes to fill.
• It was a big day for the Cubs’ Craigs, as first base coach/catching instructor Craig Driver joined the broadcast to detail his work with the team’s backstops and closer Craig Kimbrel made his spring debut. Kimbrel allowed a homer, but also struck out two in an inning of work.
• McGregor also caught up with Albert Almora Jr. who discussed his friendship with Ian Happ and the Cubs’ recent “Outfielders Dinner.”
• Tyler Chatwood started the game for the Cubs, striking out 5 in 3 solid innings.

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