Can the Cubs Bounce Back After a Shutout Loss to the Angels?
In a recent match at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs faced off against the Los Angeles Angels, concluding with a final score of 7-0 in favor of the visiting team. The Cubs, now standing at 41-49 for the season, struggled to find their rhythm against the Angels who improved their record to 37-51. Despite both teams' efforts throughout nine innings, it was ultimately the Angels who capitalized on their opportunities.
The game was marked by a stark contrast in offensive production. The Los Angeles Angels amassed a total of 12 hits and capitalized on two errors made by the Cubs to score seven runs. Their scoring was spread across five innings, with a notable three-run burst in the third inning that set them apart early in the game. On defense, they managed to keep errors at bay and shut down any potential scoring threats from their opponents.
Conversely, Chicago's performance at bat left much to be desired. The team could only muster four hits throughout the entire game and failed to convert any of these into runs. This lackluster hitting performance is highlighted by an overall batting average of .129 for this game, with no extra-base hits or runs batted in (RBI) recorded by any player on the team.
Nicholas Hoerner and Michael Busch were among those few who found some success at bat for Chicago; each securing one hit out of three attempts which contributed to half of their team's total hits for this encounter. On defense, despite committing two errors which partly facilitated some of Angel's scoring opportunities, players like Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger maintained perfect fielding percentages.
Pitching also proved challenging for Chicago as starter Kyle Hendricks took his seventh loss after allowing five earned runs over just two innings pitched before being relieved. Collectively, Cubs pitchers faced 45 batters across nine innings but struggled with control issues leading to six walks while only striking out three hitters from Los Angeles.
Looking ahead after this tough outing against Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field will be crucial for Chicago as they aim to regroup and refocus on upcoming games within this series.
Fans can look forward to seeing if Chicago can turn things around when they next face off against Los Angeles Angels again right here at Wrigley Field on July 7th at 2:20 PM EDT. This rematch promises another exciting day of baseball action available live on MARQ network for all dedicated fans eager for redemption or continuation of dominance depending on where loyalties lie.