In a game that showcased stellar pitching from Justin Steele and powerful hitting from Seiya Suzuki, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Friday at Wrigley Field. Steele, earning his first complete game and victory of the season, threw a two-hitter while striking out seven batters. Suzuki’s two-run homer in the first inning set the tone for the Cubs’ offense, with Ian Happ adding RBIs in the third and fifth innings.
The victory marked the Cubs’ second consecutive win after a rough stretch, while the Angels suffered their fifth straight loss. The Angels did manage to score and record their only hits of the game in the fifth inning, with Keston Hiura coming home on Taylor Ward’s single. Angels’ third baseman Luis Rengifo was placed on the injured list due to right wrist inflammation, while Anthony Rendon is working his way back from a left hamstring strain.
Looking ahead, the Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound to face the Angels’ Tyler Anderson in their next game. Both pitchers will be looking to bounce back after tough outings in their previous starts. Hendricks gave up seven runs against Milwaukee, while Anderson surrendered six runs against Detroit. The Cubs will aim to continue their winning streak while the Angels will be looking to turn things around and end their losing skid.
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