MESA, Ariz. — A four-run fourth inning that included just one run that was earned helped lift the Rangers to a 5-0 victory over the Cubs at Sloan Park on Thursday, droppingthe Cubs to 5-8-1 in Cactus League play.
Cub scratch fever: A lineup that originally looked like a possible glimpse into Opening Day plans reverted to a classic spring look within hours. Starting pitcher Yu Darvish and second baseman Jason Kipnis both were scratched because of illness and first baseman Anthony Rizzo was later scratched because of a blister on his right middle finger that split open.