Ruggiano's Homer Powers Cubs To Win, MLB Roundup

Cubs Down A's Behind Ruggiano

(Mesa, AZ) -- Justin Ruggiano hit a two-run homer to power the Cubs in a 6-4 win over the Athletics yesterday in Mesa. Ruggiano also had an RBI double while Mike Olt connected for a two-run homer. The Cubs host the Rockies today in Mesa.

White Sox Fall To Tribe

(Goodyear, AZ) -- Jose Abreu had a two-run double and a walk as the White Sox suffered a 5-4 loss to the Indians Tuesday in Goodyear. Adam Dunn returned to the Sox lineup after attending the Oscars on Sunday in Los Angeles. The Sox host the Padres today in Glendale.

Cardinals Face BoSox

(Jupiter, FL) -- The Cardinals enjoyed a rare day off from Grapefruit League action yesterday, but are back on the field today in Jupiter to face the Boston Red Sox  Shelby Miller will take the mound for the Redbirds. First pitch is slated for 12:05.

Tuesday, March 4 Scoreboard

MLB Grapefruit League

Miami Marlins 3, Minnesota Twins 1

Pittsburgh Pirates 5, Detroit Tigers 2

Tampa Bay Rays 8, Boston Red Sox 0

Atlanta Braves 8, Washington Nationals 4

New York Mets 6, Houston Astros 2

Toronto Blue Jays 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3

Baltimore Orioles 3, New York Yankees 2

MLB Cactus League

Arizona Diamondbacks 8, San Diego Padres 6

Cleveland Indians 5, Chicago White Sox 4

Kansas City Royals 9, Cincinnati Reds 5

Oakland Athletics (ss) 6, Milwaukee Brewers 4

Chicago Cubs 6, Oakland Athletics (ss) 4

Seattle Mariners 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1

Los Angeles Angels 7, Texas Rangers 4

San Francisco Giants 3, Colorado Rockies 2

Wednesday, March 5 Schedule (All Times Central)

MLB Grapefruit League

12:05 p.m. - Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies  (at Clearwater, FL)

12:05 p.m. - Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals  (at Jupiter, FL)

12:05 p.m. - Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros  (at Kissimmee, FL)

12:05 p.m. - New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays  (at Port Charlotte, FL)

12:05 p.m. - New York Mets (ss) vs. Washington Nationals  (at Viera, FL)

12:05 p.m. - Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays  (at Dunedin, FL)

12:10 p.m. - Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets (ss)  (at Port St. Lucie, FL)

6:05 p.m. - Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins  (at Fort Myers, FL)

MLB Cactus League

2:05 p.m. - Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants  (at Scottsdale, AZ)

2:05 p.m. - Cleveland Indians vs. Seattle Mariners  (at Peoria, AZ)

2:05 p.m. - Colorado Rockies (ss) vs. Chicago Cubs  (at Mesa, AZ)

2:05 p.m. - Colorado Rockies (ss) vs. Texas Rangers  (at Surprise, AZ)

2:05 p.m. - Oakland Athletics vs. Milwaukee Brewers  (at Phoenix, AZ)

2:05 p.m. - San Diego Padres vs. Chicago White Sox  (at Glendale, AZ)

2:10 p.m. - Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks  (at Scottsdale, AZ)

8:05 p.m. - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds  (at Goodyear, AZ)