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Justin Steele will start for the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field against Luis Rengifo and the Los Angeles Angels. First pitch is at 2:20 PM ET for the first game of a three-game series.
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Cubs vs. Angels Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on BSW
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Chicago Cubs vs. the Los Angeles Angels on FOX Sports!
Cubs vs. Angels Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Angels 4
- Total Prediction: Under 10 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 54%, Angels 46%
Cubs vs. Angels Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2023 | Angels | -1.5 | 9 | -131 | +111 | 3-1 LAA |
| 6/7/2023 | Angels | -1.5 | 9 | -142 | +121 | 6-2 LAA |
| 6/6/2023 | Angels | -1.5 | 10 | -121 | +102 | 7-4 LAA |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.8 |
| HR | 10 |
| ERA | 4.39 |
| K/9 | 9.4 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Ian Happ has been the Cubs top run producer this season, leading the team with 50 RBI while hitting .238 with 13 home runs.
- Among all MLB hitters, Happ is 101st in batting average, 32nd in on-base percentage, and 49th in slugging.
- Happ carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .400 with two doubles, three home runs, three walks and eight RBI.
- Cody Bellinger has a club-best .274 batting average.
- Including all major league batters, Bellinger is 103rd in homers and 88th in RBI.
- Bellinger has five games in a row with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .368 with two doubles, three walks and three RBI.
- Nico Hoerner has 14 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 29 walks while batting .241.
- Christopher Morel has hit 15 home runs to lead his team.
- Morel takes a two-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .176 with a walk and an RBI.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29 | @ Brewers | W 5-3 | Justin Steele vs Tobias Myers |
| June 30 | @ Brewers | L 7-1 | Kyle Hendricks vs Freddy Peralta |
| July 2 | Phillies | L 6-4 | Hayden Wesneski vs Michael Mercado |
| July 3 | Phillies | L 5-3 | Shota Imanaga vs Zack Wheeler |
| July 4 | Phillies | W 10-2 | Jameson Taillon vs Cristopher Sanchez |
| July 5 | Angels | - | Justin Steele vs Griffin Canning |
| July 6 | Angels | - | Kyle Hendricks vs Tyler Anderson |
| July 7 | Angels | - | Hayden Wesneski vs José Soriano |
| July 9 | @ Orioles | - | Shota Imanaga vs Dean Kremer |
| July 10 | @ Orioles | - | Jameson Taillon vs Corbin Burnes |
| July 11 | @ Orioles | - | Justin Steele vs Albert Suarez |
Learn more about this Cubs vs. Angels matchup on Fox Sports.
Angels Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 3.48 |
| K/9 | 6.6 |
Angels Player Insights
- Rengifo paces the Angels with a .315 batting average.
- Rengifo's home run total puts him 178th in the majors, and he is 181st in RBI.
- Taylor Ward has hit 14 home runs with 43 RBI, leading the team in both categories.
- Ward is currently 33rd in home runs and 47th in RBI in the big leagues.
- Zachary Neto is hitting .247 with 19 doubles, 11 home runs and 15 walks.
- Logan O'Hoppe is hitting .280 with 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 17 walks.
Angels Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29 | Tigers | W 6-5 | Griffin Canning vs Reese Olson |
| June 30 | Tigers | L 7-6 | Tyler Anderson vs Casey Mize |
| July 2 | @ Athletics | L 7-5 | José Soriano vs Mitch Spence |
| July 3 | @ Athletics | L 5-0 | Davis Daniel vs Joey Estes |
| July 4 | @ Athletics | L 5-0 | Roansy Contreras vs JP Sears |
| July 5 | @ Cubs | - | Griffin Canning vs Justin Steele |
| July 6 | @ Cubs | - | Tyler Anderson vs Kyle Hendricks |
| July 7 | @ Cubs | - | José Soriano vs Hayden Wesneski |
| July 8 | Rangers | - | Davis Daniel vs Jon Gray |
| July 9 | Rangers | - | TBA vs Max Scherzer |
| July 10 | Rangers | - | Griffin Canning vs Michael Lorenzen |
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