MLB
RecapPavin Smith went 1-for-3 and blasted a solo home run on Thursday afternoon as the Diamondbacks fell to the Cubs in Cactus League action.
Smith had an opportunity to do damage in the opening inning with runners at the corners and only one out, but he went down on strikes against Cubs’ right-hander Colin Rea. Smith atoned for that missed opportunity in the fourth, crushing a first-pitch fastball for a 399-foot (105.4 mph EV) solo shot to get the D’Backs on the board. He’s off to a strong start to the spring, hitting .300 (6-for-20) with a pair of long balls and three RBI.