Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers: game summary
Final · March 28, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.
Surprise Stadium
Summary
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago CubsCHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
 Texas RangersTEX | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | 12 | 12 | 2 |
Decisions
- WinnerA.J. Alexy
- LoserJames Norwood
Scoring plays
- Bot 2Jonah Heim hit by pitch. Nick Solak scores. Andy Ibanez to 3rd. Leody Taveras to 2nd.0-1
- Bot 2Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds into a force out, shortstop Nico Hoerner to second baseman David Bote. Andy Ibanez scores. Leody Taveras to 3rd. Jonah Heim out at 2nd. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to 1st.0-2
- Bot 2David Dahl singles on a sharp ground ball to second baseman David Bote, deflected by pitcher Juan Gamez. Leody Taveras scores. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to 2nd.0-3
- Bot 2Joey Gallo homers (6) on a line drive to left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores. David Dahl scores.0-6
- Top 4Joc Pederson homers (8) on a fly ball to right field. Brennen Davis scores.2-6
- Bot 4Adolis Garcia doubles (4) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Christopher Morel. Jason Martin scores.2-7
- Bot 4Anderson Tejeda singles on a line drive to center fielder Brennen Davis. Adolis Garcia scores.2-8
- Top 5Patrick Wisdom doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Jason Martin. Matt Duffy scores.3-8
- Top 7Abiatal Avelino homers (1) on a line drive to left field.4-8
- Top 7Brennen Davis out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Adolis Garcia. Patrick Wisdom scores. Brad Wieck to 3rd.5-8
- Top 7Andy Weber reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Curtis Terry. Brad Wieck scores. Tyler Payne to 2nd.6-8
- Top 8Abiatal Avelino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Adolis Garcia. Chase Strumpf scores. Christopher Morel to 3rd.7-8
- Top 8Miguel Amaya lines out to right fielder Adolis Garcia.8-8
- Bot 8John Hicks singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Brennen Davis. Bubba Thompson scores. Jonathan Ornelas to 2nd.8-9
- Bot 8Davis Wendzel reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Andy Weber. Jonathan Ornelas scores. John Hicks scores. Drew Butera to 3rd. Davis Wendzel to 2nd. Throwing error by shortstop Andy Weber.8-11
- Bot 8Jayce Easley walks. Drew Butera scores. Davis Wendzel to 3rd. Yonny Hernandez to 2nd.8-12
Box score
Chicago Cubs
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian HappLF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .326 |
| Brennen DavisCF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .150 |
| Nico HoernerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .357 |
| Andy WeberSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
| Joc PedersonRF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .372 |
| Rafael OrtegaRF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .293 |
| David Bote2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .302 |
| Chase Strumpf2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 |
| Jake MarisnickCF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .409 |
| Christopher MorelLF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .083 |
| Matt Duffy3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .290 |
| Abiatal Avelino3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .313 |
| Patrick Wisdom1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .222 |
| P.J. HigginsC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .192 |
| Brad WieckEH | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Miguel AmayaDH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Nick MartiniDH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .107 |
| Tyler PayneC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Totals | 36 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | P-S | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 26-20 | 4.08 |
| Juan Gámez | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14-4 | 15.75 |
| Ryan Tepera | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12-8 | 5.40 |
| Jason Adam | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12-8 | 2.57 |
| Brad Wieck | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11-7 | 1.80 |
| Dillon Maples | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 14-9 | 5.23 |
| James Norwood | 0.2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 19-7 | 4.91 |
| Manuel Rodríguez | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7-3 | 0.00 |
Texas Rangers
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-FalefaSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .366 |
| Yonny HernándezSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .071 |
| David DahlLF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .364 |
| Jason MartinLF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .423 |
| Jayce EasleyLF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| Joey GalloRF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Adolis GarcíaRF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .414 |
| Bubba ThompsonRF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .154 |
| Nathaniel Lowe1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .179 |
| Curtis Terry1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
| Nick Solak2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .295 |
| Anderson Tejeda2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .400 |
| Jonathan Ornelas2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Rougned OdorDH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| John HicksDH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Andy Ibáñez3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .293 |
| Drew ButeraC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .125 |
| Leody TaverasCF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .268 |
| Delino DeShieldsCF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .172 |
| Steele WalkerCF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| Jonah HeimC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
| Davis Wendzel3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .063 |
| Totals | 36 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | P-S | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohei Arihara | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 33-32 | 3.86 |
| Brett Martin | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-5 | 0.00 |
| Nick Vincent | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-9 | 5.14 |
| A.J. Alexy | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12-4 | 9.00 |
| Hans Crouse | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12-4 | 6.00 |
Game info
- Ballpark
- Surprise Stadium
- Attendance
- 2,242
- Duration
- 3 h 23
- Weather
- 79 °F, Sunny · wind 6 mph, R To L
- Umpires
- Stu Scheurwater (Home plate) · Gabe Morales (First base) · Jansen Visconti (Third base)
About this game
Who won Cubs vs Rangers?
Rangers won 12-8 over Cubs on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
When was Cubs vs Rangers played?
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 3:05 PM ET at Surprise Stadium.
Where was Cubs vs Rangers played?
At Surprise Stadium.