– SCORE: Cubs 15, Athletics 6.
– SPRING RECORD: 5-2.
– AT THE PLATE: Terry Mulholland homers in batting practice, Cubs pound out 19 hits. Three-run shot in sixth gives Sammy Sosa four homers, 12 RBIs in 14 at-bats. Double-double days by Robin Jennings (3 for 5), Ryne Sandberg and Scott Servais.
– ON THE MOUND: Three more scoreless frames for Mulholland (2-0). Cubs starters–Mulholland, Steve Trachsel, Frank Castillo, Kevin Foster and Turk Wendell–have combined for 1.80 ERA. Rodney Myers (5 runs) hit hard.
– IN THE FIELD: Rey Sanchez continues to excel at short; Tyler Houston erases a sure double with backhanded stab at third.
– WHO’S IN LEFT? Brooks Kieschnick (.429) goes 2 for 3 with an RBI; shaky on two plays in the field.
– NEXT UP: Cubs vs. Rockies at Mesa, 2:05 p.m. Friday.
