Cubs 5, Padres 2: Nelson Velázquez walks it off

Mar 20 2023 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
Al Yellon

The Cubs outfielder smashed a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth.

MESA, Arizona — One game, especially in Spring Training, doesn’t make a career, or even a season.

But how long have I been saying that I think Nelson Velázquez should be given a chance to play right field while Seiya Suzuki is out?

Velázquez’ three-run walkoff homer certainly didn’t hurt his case any. It gave the Cubs a 5-2 win over the Padres.

Let’s look at the homer and then rewind to the...

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