In the aftermath of a 12-4 loss in this managerial career, Chris Woodward declared that there was good amid the scorched earth left behind by the Chicago Cubs’ bats and his repeated walks to the mound.
To recap, there was plenty of Opening Day bad Thursday: Eight walks by Rangers pitchers, including one with the bases loaded; only six Rangers hits, by only four players; and, oh, the 12 Cubs runs on 13 hits.
But Woodward wasn’t alone.
“We had a lot of good things that happened today,” said starter Mike Minor, who allowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings.