March 09--The summary
Despite limiting the Rangers to six hits Sunday, the Cubs fell behind early and never led, losing 6-4 to fall to 0-4-1 in the spring.
At the plate
Chris Valaika had an RBI single but was easily thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. Albert Almora had an RBI single.
On the mound
Jake Arrieta gave up a solo home run in two innings, allowing one hit and three walks. Eric Jokisch allowed four runs in two innings, including a monster home run by the Rangers' Joey Gallo.
In the field
Addison Russell continued to turn heads with his quick hands at shortstop, while Christian Villanueva made a diving grab of a liner at third.
Key number
12: Strikeouts by Cubs hitters, including all three of Javier Baez's at-bats.
The quote
"I don't really jones on something like that." -- Joe Maddon on the Cubs remaining winless.
Up next
Vs Padres, 3:10 p.m. Monday at Sloan Park. LH Jason Lane vs. RH Edwin Jackson.
