Chicago Cubs Lead Angels 1-0 in Three-Game Anaheim Series

The Chicago Cubs opened their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 3-2 victory at Angel Stadium, fueled by solo home runs from Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong, both of whom ended lengthy homer droughts. Starting pitcher Javier Assad delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings and allowing just one run, helping the Cubs maintain control despite the Angels tying the game twice. The Cubs' offense, led by key contributors Tucker, Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson, and Seiya Suzuki, showed resilience with clutch hits that proved decisive. Chicago holds a 1-0 series lead and will look to continue their momentum with Cade Horton, who has been excellent since the All-Star break, facing rookie Victor Mederos on Saturday. The Cubs have a stronger overall record and better road performance than the Angels, who struggle at home against National League Central teams. Both teams are managing injuries, but Chicago's pitching depth and offensive power make them favorites to win the series.