"Los Angeles exploded for four runs in the top of the 1st inning, with the big blow coming on a three-run homer by former Pirate Jack Suwinski. Taillon could not stop the bleeding and gave up six more tallies, including a solo homer from Mookie Betts in the 3rd."
"Taillon is having a brutal spring training so far in 2026. He is a veteran, so the Cubs probably won't put too much weight on his performance. The problem for him is that Chicago has a lot more options in the rotation than last year. The leash is probably going to be short if his struggles carry over to April."
The Dodgers dominated the Cubs in a spring training game at Sloan Park, winning 14-8. Los Angeles scored four runs in the first inning, highlighted by Jack Suwinski's three-run homer, and added six more runs through the third inning. Mookie Betts contributed a solo homer in the third. Jameson Taillon struggled significantly, allowing 10 runs in just 3.1 innings. The Cubs scored two runs on Nico Hoerner's two-run homer in the first inning and added six more in the ninth, including a grand slam by Devin Ortiz. Despite being a veteran, Taillon's poor spring performance may result in a shorter leash given the Cubs' expanded rotation options.
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