Cubs (ss) 8, Athletics (ss) 1

PHOENIX — The Cubs got solo home runs from three of their young prospects, Brett Jackson (sixth inning), Tyler Colvin and Welington Castillo (back-to-back in the eighth). Chicago then finished with four runs in the ninth.

Right-hander Andrew Cashner made his second start of the spring and fourth overall appearance, coming up with an effective effort, giving up a run on two hits with three walks and two strikeouts in 3 1-3 innings.

The hits were by the first two batters he faced in the game: Coco Crisp (double) and Daric Barton (RBI single). Oakland had only one other hit in the game, a single by Wes Timmons.