WATCH: Game highlights of Cubs' 7-0 win over Rangers |
Tony Crumpton
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- Tuesday, April 08 2025
Watch the top highlights from the Chicago Cubs' 7-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field, as left-hander Justin Steele throws seven shutout innings.
Check out the video below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:01) Cold weather sets the stage at Wrigley Field for a three-game series opener between the Cubs and Rangers. It’s 34°F with wind chill expected to dip into the 20s.
(01:17) Cubs pitcher Justin Steele starts strong, striking out the first two batters. He dominates early with sharp fastballs and breaking balls.
(01:57) Miguel Amaya throws out a base stealer, ending the Rangers' perfect 14-for-14 stolen base streak this season.
(02:48) Miguel Amaya hits a sacrifice fly to center, scoring the first run for the Cubs. Cubs catchers have been impressively productive offensively.
(04:32) John Berti, after being hit by a pitch, steals both second and third, then scores on a grounder to make it 2-0. His speed is a major factor.
(06:19) Michael Busch triples to the right field corner, scoring Suzuki and extending the Cubs' lead to 3-0.
(08:40) Ian Happ drives in two more runs with a single to left, pushing the lead to 5-0 in the bottom of the 6th inning.
(09:38) Kyle Tucker adds an RBI single to right, scoring Happ to make it 6-0.
(10:43) Seiya Suzuki follows with an RBI single to center, making it 7-0 Cubs.
(11:42) Justin Steele finishes with 7 strikeouts and a shutout performance. Cubs win 7-0, combining dominant pitching with timely hitting.
