3/16 Cubs 5, Rangers 1 (ss)
Jeff Samardzija threw five shutout innings, Scott Hairston hit a solo home run and Darwin Barney, Dioner Navarro and Brian Bogusevic each hit RBI singles to lift the Cubs to a 5-1 victory Saturday over the Rangers in Las Vegas. Samardzija struck out three and walked one, scattering three hits. It was an interesting game for Steve Clevenger, who started at first, then switched to third base as the Cubs try to determine if he’ll be a fit as a left-handed bat on the bench. Clevenger handled both spots.
On Sunday, the two teams meet again at Cashman Field with Carlos Villanueva starting for Chicago.
– Carrie Muskat
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Carrie M. Was that you walking in front of the Bellagio yesterday?
Nope, I walked through Harrah’s to the Venetian, and then back. Not a Vegas fan, especially on a Sat nite
Reviewed my photo Carrie–was a tall blonde show girl–my mistake. A quiet stroll in that area can be very peaceful with exceptions. Fellows handing out baseball cards on sidewalks but wife would not let me collect any–is not a big fan. That old ball park makes me appreciate HoHo.