Pitchers Strike Out 14, Cubs Still Lose to Texas

Cubs pitchers recorded 14 strikeouts against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, but the team ultimately lost their second consecutive Spring Training game, 3-2. Matthew Boyd, despite striking out four, did not finish the second inning after throwing 36 pitches. A miscued play by Pete Crow-Armstrong led to the Rangers taking a 1-0 lead.

The Cubs tied the game in the bottom of the second with runs scored by Pedro Ramirez, who was driven in by Jefferson Rojas. However, Rojas later made an offline throw that caused an injury to Jonathon Long, who left the game with a left elbow strain. This play contributed to a two-run inning for the Rangers off Hoby Milner.

The Cubs managed to score another run in the fourth, bringing the score to 3-2, but that was their final tally. The game concluded with minor leaguers finishing the contest. Notably, five ABS challenges were made, with three overturned calls, including one in the bottom of the ninth that allowed a batter to continue before striking out to end the game.