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Mistakes magnified in Cubs’ 8-2 loss to the Rangers

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Chicago Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom reacts after striking out swinging with the bases loaded during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Chicago.

Nick Madrigal admitted he knew better Sunday than to rush a throw in the midst of a four-run rally.

As Madrigal continues to get more acclimated to playing third base more frequently, the Cubs must continue to shore up little holes that became more glaring in an 8-2 loss to the Rangers.

The areas of improvement fall under more scrutiny with a six-game stretch starting Monday night against the American League title contending Mariners, followed by a three-game set against the National League perennial power Dodgers at Los Angeles.