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Innings 1 through 3: A Balanced Start
Hey Cubs fans! We had a thrilling game against the Texas Rangers, and boy, was it a rollercoaster ride!
We saw a strong start from both pitching staffs. Our boys were hustling on defense, holding the Rangers 0-0 through the first inning. However, the Rangers took an early edge in the second inning with a couple of runs. But no worries! Dansby Swanson smashed a solo homer to get the Cubs on the board, making it 2-1. Then, Seiya Suzuki came through with a clutch single, allowing Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw to notch those critical runs, turning the tables at 3-2.Mid Game Fireworks: The Essential Fifth
Our bats caught fire once again in the 5th. Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Justin Turner loaded the bases early, setting the stage. Swanson hit a key sacrifice fly, and Nico Hoerner drove in a couple more with a sizzling single to left, pushing us to a 6-3 lead. Pitching was spot on for much of the mid-game as our bullpen kept the Rangers' bats quiet.
Final Innings: Cubs Seal the Victory
Things got a little tense as the Rangers clawed back to level the score by the 8th inning, at 6-6. But don’t you worry! Thanks to a fielding error and a few clutch hits from Swanson and Crow-Armstrong, we didn’t just regain the lead – we ran away with it, going up 10-6! The Rangers tried to rally in the 9th, but Ryan Pressly shut the door with some solid pitching and sharp defense behind him. With a final score of 10-6, that’s another win to stay proud of, Cubbies! 
What a game, folks! Our Cubs showed resilience, skill, and a fighting spirit today. Feeling proud and looking forward to the next game! Go Cubs!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Cubs (April 8th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 3 |