Cubs edge Rangers in finale
The Texas Rangers dug themselves a 4-0 hole in the first inning and couldn’t climb out of it, ultimately falling to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, 5-4.
Starting pitcher C.J. Wilson gave up five runs in 5 2/3 innings to lose for the first time in seven starts. He was hurt by Alfonso Soriano’s two-run home run but settled down after a shaky start.
Michael Young homered and drove in three runs in defeat for the Rangers. Julio Borbon went 2-for-3 and drove in the other run for Texas, but Vladimir Guerrero struck out with the tying run on second in the ninth inning.
Prospect Justin Smoak continued to struggle, going 0-for-4 and is now batting .165.
