Final
Rangers, Cubs begin interleague set at Wrigley
Apr 16, 2013 - 2:58 PMVideo
Texas split a four-game set with the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, but dropped two of the final three games, including a 4-3 setback on Sunday. Nick Tepesch (1-1), coming off a win in his first outing, was touched for four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 frames for the Rangers, who have alternated wins and losses over their last six games.
"Our offense definitely needs to get in gear sooner than later," Texas' David Murphy said.
Getting the call for the Rangers on Tuesday will be lefty Derek Holland, who is 0-1 with a 2.40 ERA. Holland absorbed the loss on Wednesday against Tampa Bay, despite a solid effort that saw him allow two runs and five hits in eight innings.
Holland did not get a decision in his only other start against the Cubs, but is looking forward to pitching at Wrigley for the first time.
"I really want to pitch there badly," Holland said. "It's history, and I love historic ballparks and it has a unique name. My dog's name is Wrigley. I think I'll name my next dog Fenway."
Chicago, meanwhile, will counter with lefty Travis Wood, who is 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA. Wood did not get a decision last Tuesday against Milwaukee, as he allowed three runs (2 earned) and seven hits in 6 1/3 frames of a 6-3 win.
The Cubs lost three of four over the weekend to the San Francisco Giants, including a 10-7 loss in 10 innings on Sunday.
After allowing a game-tying home run to Hunter Pence in the ninth, Cubs reliever Shawn Camp (0-1) balked in the decisive run with no outs in the 10th. Camp allowed four runs and five hits in 1 2/3 innings.
Starlin Castro had three hits to pace Chicago, including his second home run. He is hitting .368 with three doubles, two homers and five RBIs over the last eight games,
The Rangers went 14-4 in interleague play last year, including 7-2 on the road. Chicago on the other hand lost seven of nine at home to the AL a year ago.
- TEXAS: 4
CHICAGO: 2
Final
Apr 16 10:57 PM - Pinch-Hitter Nate Schierholtz double to left scored Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo with two out. On the play, Alfonso Soriano advances to third. Runners on second and third and Welington Castillo due up.
Rangers 4, Cubs 2 Bot 9, 2 OutsApr 16 10:50 PM - Adrian Beltre one-out, two-run Home Run (2) to left center scored Elvis Andrus. Nelson Cruz due up.
Rangers 4, Cubs 0 Top 8, 1 OutApr 16 10:11 PM - Ian Kinsler scored on Shawn Camp's pickoff attempt throwing error with one out. Elvis Andrus advances to third. Runner on third and Adrian Beltre at the plate.
Rangers 2, Cubs 0 Top 8, 1 OutApr 16 10:10 PM - Jeff Baker double to left center scored Adrian Beltre with two out. Runner on second and Mitch Moreland due up.
Rangers 1, Cubs 0 Top 4, 2 OutsApr 16 9:08 PM - TEXAS: 0
CHICAGO: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 16 8:09 PM
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