With Jameson Taillon now possibly missing Opening Day, the Cubs will possibly need an extra starter to fill in.
One of those potential starters is Drew Smyly, and he had a fine outing against the Rangers. So did Jordan Wicks, who’s in contention for the fifth starter spot. The entire Cubs staff allowed just seven hits and the Cubs won 5-1 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Surprise.
Smyly threw into the fourth inning, allowing four hits (all singles) and struck out four. Here are those four K’s [VIDEO].
Edwin Escobar relieved Smyly with one out in the fourth and finished up that inning without incident.