Chicago Cubs routs Los Angeles Angels 7-2
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs topped Los Angeles Angels 7-2. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Chicago Cubs's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Chicago Cubs pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Yoán Moncada led Los Angeles Angels's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Los Angeles Angels reliever Joey Lucchesi threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Ian Happ led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera threw 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Los Angeles Angels starter Ryan Johnson: 3.1 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 2 K, 4 BB (80 pitches). An early exit before recording 3 full innings. K/BB ratio of 0.5 points to command issues. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 1 ER, 3 K (ERA 1.93).
Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (80 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.83 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 6.00).
Hitting Analysis
Los Angeles Angels: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.161). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Nolan Schanuel (2-for-4).
Chicago Cubs: 9 H, 7 RBI (team AVG 0.310). Includes 1 HR. Drew 7 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Dansby Swanson (2-for-3).