Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (3/28/21): Rangers 12, Cubs 8 – Joc Stays Hot in Loss
The Cubs are down to the final 48 hours of their time in Arizona and they battled the Rangers in Surprise on Sunday. This one featured some big swings in the score and at the plate, where Joc Pederson continues to be the story of the Cactus League. (Box score)
Why the Cubs Lost
The game blew open late after a Cubs error in the 8th inning.
Key Moment
Pederson blasted his Cactus League-leading eighth homer of the spring in the 4th inning.
Stats That Matter
- Jake Arrieta struggled in the 2nd inning and came out of the game before returning for the 3rd: 2.2 IP, 4 R, 5 H, 4 K, and 1 BB. Let’s hope he got it out of his system.
- Dillon Maples celebrated making the roster by striking out the side in the 7th.
Bottom Line
Almost all of the Cubs’ roster decisions have been made and everything is just about ready to go. There’s just one game left before it’s time to start playing for keeps.
On Deck
The final game of spring is against the Diamondbacks Monday at Sloan Park in a 2:05pm CT start that will air on Marquee Sports Network.