CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gavin Williams struck out a season high seven batters and pitched into the fifth inning Monday, but got knocked around a bit by a young Cubs lineup as Chicago handed the Guardians a 5-1 loss in Cactus League action at Goodyear Ballpark.

Ahead of triple-digits hitting Arizona next week, the Cubs’ split-squad game on March 20, at Sloan Park has been changed to a 6:05 p.m. local start. Their other split-squad game that day against the Athletics at Hohokam Stadium has been moved to a 6:10 p.m. local start.

The Chicago Cubs are awaiting clarity on Seiya Suzuki’s injury. Suzuki exited Saturday’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game between Japan and Venezuela because of right knee discomfort. He awkwardly slid headfirst into second base on a steal attempt in the first inning and gingerly walked off the field after replay review overturned the safe call to end the frame.

The Chicago Cubs appear to be turning the corner a bit, going into their second spring training matchup with the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Cubs (4-5) lost their first three spring training games, including their first matchup with the White Sox on ...

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