{"id":657806,"date":"2026-04-02T01:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T01:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/657806\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T01:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T01:12:00","slug":"chicago-cubs-6-los-angeles-angels-2-chicago-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/657806\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Cubs 6, Los Angeles Angels 2 \u2013 Chicago Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Photos from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/04\/01\/chicago-cubs-los-angeles-angels-matthew-boyd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs\u2019 6-2 victory<\/a> over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) swings at the ball during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS005.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538623\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) swings at the ball during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Dylan Carlson catches a fly ball during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS008.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538625\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Dylan Carlson catches a fly ball during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd tips his hat after striking out a batter during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS002.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538624\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd tips his hat after striking out a batter during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong speaks to Los Angeles Angels catcher Travis D'Arnaud at home plate while at bat during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS004.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538628\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong speaks to Los Angeles Angels catcher Travis D&#8217;Arnaud at home plate while at bat during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson looks into the stands before stepping up to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"3333\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS003.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538642\" \/>Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson looks into the stands before stepping up to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) has issues with his PitchCom during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS006.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538657\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) has issues with his PitchCom during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) runs towards first base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS010.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538658\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) runs towards first base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) has issues with his PitchCom during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS007.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538659\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) has issues with his PitchCom during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya runs to third base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS024.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544133\" \/>Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya runs to third base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson high fives teammates after scoring a run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS029.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544149\" \/>Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson high fives teammates after scoring a run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong catches a fly ball during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS030.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544155\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong catches a fly ball during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) runs over home plate scoring a run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS027.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544167\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) runs over home plate scoring a run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is safe on second base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS025.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544168\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is safe on second base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS019.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544170\" \/>Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ high fives teammates after scoring a run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775092292_674_CTC-CUBS-ANGELS028.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544171\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ high fives teammates after scoring a run during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks off the field as birds swarm the outfield stands during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS045.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544186\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks off the field as birds swarm the outfield stands during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) walks off the pitching mound during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS036.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544184\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) walks off the pitching mound during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong puts on a hat during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" height=\"312\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS031.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544194\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong puts on a hat during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) and shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) both miss a ground ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS037.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544190\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) and  shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) both miss a ground ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) high fives teammates after scoring during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS042.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544191\" \/>Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) high fives teammates after scoring during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) runs towards third during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" height=\"312\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS041.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544192\" \/>Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) runs towards third during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ and shortstop Dansby Swanson takes the field during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS020.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544189\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ and shortstop Dansby Swanson takes the field during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner runs towards third base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS026.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544188\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner runs towards third base during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd throws a pitch during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775092299_46_CTC-CUBS-ANGELS034.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544204\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd throws a pitch during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ throws a ball in from the outfield during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS035.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544202\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ throws a ball in from the outfield during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong throws a ball to the fans after catching a fly ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS044.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544209\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong throws a ball to the fans after catching a fly ball during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS043.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544208\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) touches the bag and is safe at first as Los Angeles first baseman Jeimer Candelario (46) catches a ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS039.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544207\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) touches the bag and is safe at first as Los Angeles first baseman Jeimer Candelario (46) catches a ball during the sixth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ slides into second during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS047.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544217\" \/>Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ slides into second during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS048.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544221\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Nico Hoerner react after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS050.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544220\" \/>Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Nico Hoerner react after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and third baseman Matt Shaw run off the field after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS051.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544232\" \/>Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and third baseman Matt Shaw run off the field after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia and catcher Carson Kelly embrace after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS049.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544231\" \/>Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia and catcher Carson Kelly embrace after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775092307_41_CTC-CUBS-ANGELS001.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34538622\" \/>Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) and shortstop Dansby Swanson warm up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS016.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544119\" \/>Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) and  shortstop Dansby Swanson warm up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw takes the field during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS021.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544129\" \/>Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw takes the field during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman look at film in the dugout during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS033.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544150\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman look at film in the dugout during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch walks out of the dugout ahead against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS018.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544148\" \/>Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch walks out of the dugout ahead against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS015.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544128\" \/>Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson walks through the dugout ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS014.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544134\" \/>Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson walks through the dugout ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong practices his swing in the dugout during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS032.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544169\" \/>Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong practices his swing in the dugout during the fifth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Dorsey Maurice-Cadette who served in the United States Navy is honored as the veteran of the game during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS023.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544166\" \/>Dorsey Maurice-Cadette who served in the United States Navy is honored as the veteran of the game during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd signs a bat for a young fan after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 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(Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs fans are swarmed by birds in the stands during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS046.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544193\" \/>Chicago Cubs fans are swarmed by birds in the stands during the eighth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs fans cheer during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS040.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544187\" \/>Chicago Cubs fans cheer during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs fans find their seats ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CTC-CUBS-ANGELS011.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"34544147\" \/>Chicago Cubs fans find their seats ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 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