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A cubist interpretation of the Angels’ victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, capturing the dynamic energy of the game through a fractured, geometric lens.Los Angeles Today
The Los Angeles Angels (2-2) defeated the Chicago Cubs (1-2) 6-3 in the series opener at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. The Angels jumped out to an early lead and held on for the victory, powered by a strong pitching performance from starter Jose Soriano.
Why it matters
This win helps the Angels bounce back after a slow start to the season, while the Cubs continue to struggle at the plate and on the mound. The NL Central race is wide open, so this early-season matchup between two potential contenders could have implications down the line.
The details
Soriano went 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 7 Cubs batters. The Angels offense was led by Mike Trout, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBIs. Jameson Taillon took the loss for the Cubs, giving up 4 runs in 5 innings of work.
The game was played on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.First pitch was at 7:05 PM local time.
The players
Jose Soriano
The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, who has a career 3.82 ERA and 1.315 WHIP over 330 innings in the major leagues.
Mike Trout
The star outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, a perennial MVP candidate who is off to a hot start this season.
Jameson Taillon
The starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, a veteran with an 82-60 career record and 3.87 ERA over 1,237 innings in the majors.
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What they’re saying
“We knew we had to come out strong against a tough Cubs team. Jose set the tone early and the offense did the rest.”
— Mike Trout, Outfielder, Los Angeles Angels
“We just couldn’t get the bats going tonight. Gotta tip your cap to Soriano, he really kept us off balance.”
— Kris Bryant, Third Baseman, Chicago Cubs
What’s next
The two teams will meet again on Wednesday night for the second game of the series. The Cubs will look to even things up, while the Angels aim to clinch the series victory.
The takeaway
This early-season matchup between the Angels and Cubs showed that Los Angeles has the firepower to compete with the top teams in the league, while Chicago still has work to do to get their offense and pitching on track.