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Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread
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Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 7:59 PM
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Chicago Cubs (1-0) @ Texas Rangers (0-1)

Yu Darvish CHC (0-0, 0.00) vs. Edinson Volquez TEX (0-0, 0.00)

Second game of season for both clubs. Darvish facing off against old team and looking to move on from injury-riddled 2018 season.

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:01 PM
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Fly the W

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:02 PM
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https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1112129274348269570

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:02 PM
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https://twitter.com/LenKasper/status/1112140589812903938

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:03 PM
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Pretty good breakdown of KB's homer by Doug Glanville:

https://twitter.com/NBCSCubs/status/1112139056769581056

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:03 PM
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Watch the Game here if you have NBC Sports Chicago:

https://twitter.com/NBCSCubs/status/1112142463211372544

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:04 PM
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Pregame they were talking about El Mago becoming the face of the Cubs:

https://twitter.com/NBCSCubs/status/1112137311645585408

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:08 PM
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Interesting stat from Opening Day:

https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/1112142877117816837

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:09 PM
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FYI: MLB is showing all of El Mago's at-bats LIVE on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1112143866155536384

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:10 PM
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Cubs looked relaxed and ready to go tonight:




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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:13 PM
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T1 — Bryant with an XBH on a double into the LF corner. Cubs threatening to score with 1 out.

T1 || Cubs 0, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:14 PM
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https://twitter.com/ChicagoCubsHQ/status/1112145417465184258

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:16 PM
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T1 — Rizzo shows patience. Draws walk to put men on 1st & 2nd. Rizzo already with 4 walks this season.

T1 || Cubs 0, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:17 PM
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T1 — Crowd chants of "Javy! Javy! Javy!" not in vain, as Baez drills RBI single up the middle. Bryant scores with ease. Sizable contingent of Cubs fan in attendance at Globe Life Park.

T1 || Cubs 1, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:18 PM
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T1 — One pitch, one swing, one RBI for Schwarber. Schwarbs golfs one out to RF to plate Rizzo. Cubs getting to Volquez early.

T1 || Cubs 2, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:19 PM
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Cubs offense is hot early on:

https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1112146592746950657

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:21 PM
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T1 — Everything going Chicago's way early. Broken bat for Contreras turns into infield single. Another run scored for Cubs. Still just 1 out.

T1 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:31 PM
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https://twitter.com/ChicagoCubsHQ/status/1112149695357485059

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:39 PM
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B1 — Darvish gets 2 quick Ks but proceeds to issue back-to-back walks. Pitching coach comes out to chat.

B1 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:46 PM
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E1 — Checked swing goes Darvish's way for 3rd K of inning. Rangers leave 2 stranded.

E1 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:52 PM
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T2 — Almora collects 1-out walk. Cubs showing patience & poise at plate so far to start season. Perhaps that's new hitting coach Anthony Iapoce's philosophy.

T2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 8:58 PM
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T2 — Walks all around. Bryant draws BB to put runners on 1B & 2B with 2 outs.

T2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:00 PM
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M2 — Volquez makes up for previous defensive blunders with great catch on tough throw to get 3rd out at 1B. Cubs fail to push run across in 2nd.

M2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:08 PM
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B2 — Wacky stats for Darvish tonight. Almost Chatwood-like. 3 Ks but 5 BBs. Contreras guns down runner attempting to reach 3B on blown steal to help Darvish's cause. Runner then reaches 2B on wild pitch. 1 out with man on 2B now.

B2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:12 PM
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B2 — Another strikeout for Yu. The Rangers have either walked or struck out in every AB so far.

B2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 0

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:13 PM
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B2 — Odor finally breaks streak of not putting ball in play. Single to RF on good pitch from Darvish brings runner home with 2 outs.

B2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 1

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:15 PM
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B2 — Heyward could've potentially kept Odor at 1B by going to 2B. Made quick decision to go to 3B, & it didn't pay off.

B2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 1

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:16 PM
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https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/1112160336164065280

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:16 PM
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https://twitter.com/TonyAndracki23/status/1112160815547928576

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:17 PM
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E2 — Andrus flies out to end inning. Darvish escapes with no further damage. He's already thrown 60 pitches through 2. Don't expect long start tonight for Yu.

E2 || Cubs 3, Rangers 1

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:23 PM
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T3 — Baez comes up with a steal for his 1st swipe of the season. Still waiting on him to break out the swim move...

T3 || Cubs 3, Rangers 1

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:25 PM
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T3 — Smooth swing for Contreras on double in gap b/w right & center. Baez comes home. 2 hits & 2 RBI for Big Willy tonight.

T3 || Cubs 4, Rangers 1

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:39 PM
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B3 — Cabrera gets underneath high fastball & sends it sailing out of park. 2-run bomb with 1 out.

B3 || Cubs 4, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:43 PM
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B3 — Darvish done after 2.2 IP. 75 pitches & not much to show for it. 4 Ks but 7 walks. Very reminiscent of a typical start by Tyler Chatwood from last season.

B3 || Cubs 4, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:49 PM
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E3 — Cishek gets DeShields looking. Early appearance for Cishek. Will be interesting to see what his role in bullpen is this season, especially with Morrow already suffering from injury bug again. Could potentially be everyday setup man. Today, he's 1st line of defense after early exit by Darvish.

E3 || Cubs 4, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 9:58 PM
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M4 — Bryant gets 2-out walk, & Rizzo follows with inning-ending popup. Volquez settled down after early struggles.

M4 || Cubs 4, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 10:05 PM
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B4 — Quintana pitching in 4th. Great pickoff move by lefty. 2nd time a Ranger has been caught on basepaths tonight.

B4 || Cubs 4, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 10:13 PM
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T5 — Schwarber swats his 1st homer of season on solo bomb.

T5 || Cubs 5, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 10:21 PM
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M5 — Sac. fly from Heyward gives Cubs another run in 5th after bomb from Schwarber. Cubs regain 3-run lead.

M5 || Cubs 6, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 10:53 PM
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M6 — A couple of walks for Cubs. Schwarber gets underneath one with 2 outs but caught in deep LF. Nothing doing for Chicago.

M6 || Cubs 6, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 10:57 PM
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B6 — Quintana still pitching. Interesting turn of events in just the 2nd game of the year with rotation guy pitching multiple innings in relief. Q has looked solid so far, though.

B6 || Cubs 6, Rangers 3

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:04 PM
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As an aside, this game showcases why there will always be long games, no matter how many fluky rule changes MLB makes. 3 hours in, & the game's just now through the 6th b/c of hard-fought ABs & understandable pitching changes. Nothing that weird tweaks to relief-pitching rules can do about that.

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:22 PM
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B7 — Choo gets to Quintana for 2-run single with 2 outs off Quintana. Q got 2 critical Ks but couldn't escape.

B7 || Cubs 6, Rangers 5

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:41 PM
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B8 — Edwards with a rude awakening in his 2019 debut. Gives up lead on 3-run bomb by Gallo. 5-run swing by Rangers.

B8 || Cubs 6, Rangers 8

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:44 PM
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B8 — Discouraging outing by Edwards, who, like Darvish, is looking to rebound from an injury-riddled 2018. Terrible pitch selection, gives up lead on 3-run HR & has quirky, borderline illegal pitching mechanics on a few pitches.

B8 || Cubs 6, Rangers 8

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:53 PM
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T9 — 2 quick outs recorded by Rangers. Cubs down to their final out. They led 3-0 at one point.

T9 || Cubs 6, Rangers 8

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:55 PM
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T9 — Want to know how to beat a shift with 2 outs when you need to get on base? Lay down a perfect bunt that hits the bag. That's what Schwarber does to keep Cubs alive.

T9 || Cubs 6, Rangers 8

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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Re: Cubs vs. Rangers: Game 2 Thread


Mar 30, 2019, 11:57 PM
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F — Game over as Contreras flies out. Strange game with interesting pitching decisions by Maddon & weird outing by Darvish. Cubs' 1st loss is rather deflating. Rubber match tomorrow afternoon.

F || Cubs 6, Rangers 8

https://www.cubshq.com/forum/thread/Cubs-vs-Rangers-Game-2-Thread-11926

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