Heyward Guides Cubs' Win, MLB Scores

Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in the Chicago Cubs' 11-1 win over San Diego on Tuesday.

The Cubs struck for five runs in the first inning off Padres pitcher Tyson Ross, who's been named the opening day starter. Javier Baez drove in two with a single and Tim Federowicz doubled in a run, as did hot-hitting prospect Jeimer Candelario.

Dexter Fowler walked twice and scored twice for Chicago. With two hits on Tuesday, Candelario raised his spring batting average to .357.

"We have a lot of different ways we can put up runs and from Dexter and I's standpoint, we can do a little bit of everything," Heyward said. "But yeah, it's just nice to get on base and put pressure on the other team and try and set the table for the guys behind us."

Fowler led off and Heyward hit second. Heyward said the Cubs will field their opening day starting lineup in Thursday's spring training game.

Ross only got one batter out, allowing four hits, three walks and five runs earned. Philip Humber took over after Ross faced eight hitters.

White Sox 8, Dodgers 6

Matt Davidson's late show of power ordinarily would have been the focus of Tuesday's game, raking his second homer of the game in the ninth to lift the White Sox over the Dodgers 8-6.

Chicago had something else on its mind. Before the game, veteran Adam LaRoche told his teammates that he plans to retire -- a move that caught everyone by surprise.

"I don't think it's a decision he by any means took lightly," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said of LaRoche, who had an unproductive 2015 season and had been sidelined since March 5 with back spasms. "He gave it a great deal of thought, he spoke to his family about it and in the end we respect his choice."

The first baseman/designated hitter was supposed to play Monday, but was scratched. After some thought, the 36-year-old decided that even though he was due $13 million for the second year of a two-year contract, he'd had enough.

Hours later, the White Sox and Dodgers put on a home run show, with Jason Coats hitting one for Chicago and Los Angeles knocking out four, including Rob Segedin's tying solo shot to lead off the ninth against Jake Petricka. But Davidson connected off Jamey Wright after Travis Ishikawa's double to win it.

Tuesday, March 15 Scoreboard

Detroit 10, Atlanta 6
        
Washington 6, Houston 4            

New York Mets 8, Miami 6            

Philadelphia 5, Tampa Bay 2            

Baltimore 6, Toronto 6            
    
Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers 6            
    
Texas 5, Cleveland 4
    
Cincinnati 4, Kansas City 2

Seattle 4, Los Angeles Angels 4            

Chicago Cubs 11, San Diego 1    
    
Colorado 6, Oakland 2            

New York Yankees 6, Boston 3

Wednesday, March 16 Schedule (All Times Central)

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 11:05 a.m.

St. Louis at Atlanta, 11:05 a.m.

Detroit at Houston, 11:05 a.m.

Washington at Miami, 11:05 a.m.

Los Angeles Angels at Cleveland, 2:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Kansas City, 2:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 2:10 p.m.

Toronto at New York, 4:35 p.m.

Boston at Minnesota, 5:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Arizona, 7:40 p.m.