Strumpf

Cubs infielder prospect Chase Strumpf is introduced at the opening ceremony of the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Jan.

The Smokies took an early lead against Pensacola starter Luis Palacios (L, 1-1) with an RBI single from Pablo Aliendo in the second inning and a solo homer from Chase Strumpf in the third.

After Jake Hirabayashi pinch-ran for Cuellar, Chase Strumpf capped off the rally with a two-run homer to straight-away center, giving UCLA an 11-1 lead, and that’s how it ended.

After Ryan Kreidler grounded out and advanced Mitchell to second, Chase Strumpf doubled to left center, scoring Mitchell.

Down by four runs in the bottom of the third, the Bruins produced their first run with an RBI single to right by Strumpf.

Still, scouts love what they see from Strumpf, especially his swing mechanics, which many believe will translate at the next level.

Lawrence Strumpf is also running for governor on the Republican ticket.

Those guys—Strumpf, Kreidler, and Stronach— need to be hitting at least 40 points higher.

UCLA added another 5 runs in the seventh, capped by Chase Strumpf’s two-run single through the left side and the Bruins led 13-2 after 6 and a half innings.