Bears preseason finale gives backup players last shot to impress
One player, defensive end Daniel Hardy, has been impressing coaches with his play.
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One player, defensive end Daniel Hardy, has been impressing coaches with his play.
After failing to get out of the first inning in his last start against the Braves, Ray (3-2) limited the Sox to one run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings.
Detroit's series opener at Chicago was Tigers shortstop Javier Báez's first game at Wrigley since he was traded by the Cubs to the New York Mets in July 2021.
Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' prize rookie QB, has won praise for his poise and playmaking during his two preseason performances.
Luis Robert Jr. put the Sox ahead with an RBI single in the fifth, snapping the team's 21-inning scoreless streak.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
Francis (6-3) matched his longest career outing, set six days earlier against the Los Angeles Angels.
The win was Houston's 10th in 11 games and it moved the AL West leaders to a season-best 11 games over .500 at 67-56.
Gavin Sheets provided the only offense for the White Sox, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
Dansby Swanson added two hits for the Cubs, who won their second straight after losing three consecutive games to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
