MLB roundup: Cubs cool Rays with Marcus Stroman's one-hitter

30.05.2023 - 01:59 channelnewsasia.com

Marcus Stroman tossed a one-hitter for his fourth career complete game to dominate the Tampa Bay Rays, and the host Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory Monday afternoon.Wander Franco ended Stroman's no-hit bid in the seventh with a flared single to left field.

Brandon Lowe followed with the Rays' only walk of the game, but Stroman got Randy Arozarena to fly out and Josh Lowe to ground into an inning-ending double play.

Stroman (5-4) threw 105 pitches and struck out eight.The Cubs scored their lone run in the fourth inning. Seiya Suzuki hit an infield single and reached second on third baseman Taylor Walls' throwing error on the play.

He eventually scored on Mike Tauchman's sacrifice fly to right field.Stroman's gem overshadowed the performance of Tampa Bay rookie Taj Bradley (3-2).

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