Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, LA Dodgers 4 in Cactus League opener

February 20, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 12-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.

Chicago Cubs catcher Reese McGuire (22) hits a two RBI double during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs catcher Reese McGuire hits a two-run double during the third inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) takes out Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet (38) during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, takes out pitcher Cody Poteet during the second inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara (13) talks with Chicago Cubs third base coach Quintin Berry (0) after the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara (13) talks with third-base coach Quintin Berry after the second inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Brandon Collins, 39, cleans his daughter Kennedy Collins, 3, face while watching the Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Brandon Collins, 39, cleans the face of his daughter Kennedy Collins, 3, while watching the Cubs play the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Fans sit in the stands while the Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Fans sit in the stands while the Cubs play the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Brad Keller pitches during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs pitcher Brad Keller delivers during the third inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Fans stand for the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Fans stand for the national anthem before the Cubs-Dodgers game in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet delivers during the second inning against the Dodgers during the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs third base Benjamin Cowles (79) signs autographs for fans before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs third baseman Benjamin Cowles signs autographs for fans before a game against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) walks to the dugout after checking on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) after he was hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) during the third inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walks to the dugout during the third inning against the Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Fans stand for the national anthem before the Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Fans stand for the national anthem before the Cubs play the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara (13) walks out of the dugout during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara steps out of the dugout during the second inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Fans walk through the concourse before the Cubs play the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) gets hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) during the third inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller grabs his head after being hit by a line drive from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch during the third inning in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) gets hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) during the third inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller grabs his head after being hit by a line drive from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch during the third inning in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) is checked on after being hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) during the third inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — A Dodgers trainer checks out pitcher Bobby Miller after he was hit by a line drive from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch during the third inning in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs short stop Nicky Lopez gets walked during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs shortstop Nicky Lopez heads to first base after drawing a walk during the third inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs third base Gage Workman (25) throws to Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) to tag out Los Angeles Dodgers second base Hyeseong Kim (6) during the second inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs third baseman Gage Workman throws to first base during the second inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara (13) hits a single during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs outfielder Kevin Alcántara (13) hits a single during the first inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) walks to the dugout after taking out Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet (38) during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks to the dugout after taking out pitcher Cody Poteet during the second inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) gets walked during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts heads to first base after drawing a walk during the first inning against the Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján (17) steals second base past Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) during the third inning at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs center fielder Vidal Bruján steals second base ahead of the tag by Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts during the third inning in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers during the first inning against the Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) hits a single during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs first baseman Michael Busch hits a single during the first inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Vidal Bruján (17) strikes out during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs center fielder Vidal Bruján strikes out during the first inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Vidal Bruján (17) walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Cubs center fielder Vidal Bruján (17) walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning against the Dodgers in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) walks to the dugout after being taken out by Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto walks to the dugout after being taken out during the second inning against the Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) walks on the field before playing the Chicago Cubs during spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune) — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts walks on the field before a game against the Cubs in the Cactus League opener at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)