Thursday, April 26, 2012

Hitters falter again/Wood update/Wrigley scoreboard concern

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Hitters falter again in Cubs' 5-1 loss
Hitters falter again in Cubs' 5-1 loss

Lynn limits them to 6 hits with LaHair's homer only damage.

Don't expect Wood back on time Don't expect Wood back on time

Reliever eligible to come off DL Sunday but Cubs will be cautious about 'shoulder fatigue'.
Cubs come back for 3-2 victory over Cardinals Cubs come back for 3-2 victory over Cardinals

LaHair's homer in 9th and Soriano's game-winning single in 10th enough for second straight victory.
Wrigley right-field scoreboard a bright spot Wrigley right-field scoreboard a bright spot

Opponents say brightness at night makes it difficult to warm up pitchers.
Sveum absolves Marmol for blown save Sveum absolves Marmol for blown save

Marmol blew his second save in three chances.
Sveum: No plans to drop Soriano in lineup Sveum: No plans to drop Soriano in lineup

Soriano is hitting .200 with no extra base hits in the Cubs' first 17 games, batting mainly in the clean-up spot.
Mather's 2-run single in 9th lifts Cubs past Cardinals Mather's 2-run single in 9th lifts Cubs past Cardinals

Garza pitches well but doesn't get decision.
Cubs designate Lopez for assignment as Bowden joins bullpen Cubs designate Lopez for assignment as Bowden joins bullpen

Wood's shoulder feeling better, but he still hasn't thrown off mound.
Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings Phil Rogers' MLB power rankings

Rangers hold steady at the top.
Cubs won't rush prospects like Jackson to majors Cubs won't rush prospects like Jackson to majors

Sveum says young center fielder needs to develop.

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