Cubs Defeat Mariners 7-4 as Cabrera Shines Again

Cabrera delivers another strong outing as Cubs offense breaks through late

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:18am

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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-4 in a spring training matchup at Sloan Park on Thursday. Starting pitcher Edward Cabrera continued his impressive spring, allowing just one run over 3.2 innings. The Cubs broke the game open with a four-run 7th inning, including a solo home run by Chas McCormick and a two-run double from Devin Ortiz. The Mariners made it close with a three-run homer in the 8th, but the Cubs held on for the victory.

Why it matters

The Cubs are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, and strong spring performances from young pitchers like Cabrera are an encouraging sign as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team’s offense also showed its potential to break games open late, an important trait for a club aiming to compete in the NL Central.

The details

Edward Cabrera delivered another solid outing for the Cubs, giving up just one run on four hits while striking out three batters over 3.2 innings. Ian Happ gave the Cubs the lead with a two-run double in the 3rd inning, and Nico Hoerner added an RBI sac fly in the 5th. The Cubs then broke the game open with a four-run 7th, highlighted by a solo shot from Chas McCormick and a two-run double from Devin Ortiz. The Mariners made it close with a three-run homer in the 8th, but the Cubs held on for the 7-4 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Sloan Park.

The players

Edward Cabrera

The Cubs’ starting pitcher, who continued his strong spring training with another impressive outing.

Ian Happ

The Cubs outfielder who gave his team the lead with a two-run double in the 3rd inning.

Nico Hoerner

The Cubs infielder who drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the 5th inning.

Chas McCormick

The Cubs outfielder who hit a solo home run as part of the team’s four-run 7th inning.

Devin Ortiz

The Cubs player who hit a two-run double in the 7th inning to extend the team’s lead.

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What they’re saying

“Edward Cabrera has looked as good as advertised so far this spring, and the Cubs have to be very excited. If he can stay healthy, he will have a major impact on the rotation this season.”

— Sean Holland, Author (cubsinsider.com)

What’s next

The Cubs will travel to Camelback Ranch on Friday to take on the Chicago White Sox in a crosstown spring training matchup at 3:05pm CT. The game will be carried by the Chicago Sports Network.

The takeaway

The Cubs’ strong spring training performance, highlighted by Cabrera’s continued dominance and the team’s ability to break games open late, provides optimism that the club can bounce back and compete in the NL Central this upcoming season.