Marcus Stroman pitched six sparkling innings and Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead RBI single, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Friday.
Stroman allowed two hits, struck out six and walked three in his 200th career start. The right-hander also tossed six innings in a 4-0 victory over Milwaukee on opening day.Stroman said pitching in the World Baseball Classic provided a boost.
Chicago went ahead to stay against Nathan Eovaldi in the fourth. Dansby Swanson reached on a fielder’s choice and stole second before coming home on Bellinger’s single to right.Eovaldi allowed five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six and walked one.
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