GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Dodgers’ first two batters Sunday hit ground balls to Nick Madrigal, who was playing third base for the first time in his professional career. He fielded both smoothly for two quick outs.
“It was nice to put it to use, all the hard work I’ve done in the offseason,” Madrigal said after coming out of the Cubs’ 9-4 loss to the Dodgers onSunday. “... I had a little bit of jitters right before the game, but once I got the first ball, I felt comfortable afterwards.”
