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The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs 8–3 on March 24 at Sloan Park in a spring training matchup that showcased the visitors' offensive firepower and pitching depth. New York's lineup produced 10 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 8 runs, with their pitching staff striking out 10 batters and allowing just 3 earned runs across an ERA of 4.21. The Cubs managed 8 hits with 2 home runs and struck out 10 times, posting a .819 OPS that proved insufficient against Yankees starter dominance; Chicago's pitching surrendered 10 hits and 8 earned runs with a bloated 5.73 ERA. Despite the Cubs' solid offensive metrics—a .275 batting average and .457 slugging percentage—they couldn't overcome early deficit accumulation and left too many runners stranded with just 2 walks. The Yankees' superior run prevention and balanced offensive attack, combining power (3 HR) with timely hitting (8 RBI), established a comfortable margin in the spring contest. This victory suggests the Yankees' rotation depth could be a significant asset heading into the regular season.