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The Chicago Cubs dominated the New York Yankees 15–6 on March 23 at Sloan Park, with the home team's offense overwhelming a Yankees pitching staff that surrendered 18 hits and 15 earned runs. Chicago's lineup produced 18 hits with a .820 OPS, driving in all 15 runs while striking out just 11 times, demonstrating balanced offensive execution across the board. The Cubs' three home runs and .455 slugging percentage proved the difference against a Yankees team that managed only 13 hits and a .742 OPS despite matching Chicago's three long balls. New York's pitchers recorded 11 strikeouts but couldn't contain the Cubs' attack, posting a bloated 4.25 ERA in a spring training blowout that highlighted Chicago's offensive depth. The Yankees' .228 batting average and inability to limit Chicago's run production suggests continued offensive inconsistency heading into the regular season.