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Nico Hoerner Helps Cubs Knock Off Angels
Matthew Boyd allowed two runs and two hits over 5 2/3 innings as Chicago scored five times in the third.
On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd struck out 10 batters while pitching into the sixth inning, leading the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game at Wrigley Field.
Chicago broke the game open with five runs in the third inning, with Nico Hoerner doubling to score Miguel Amaya from first base to establish early control.
Boyd allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings, while the Angels managed only four hits on a windy 39-degree day, the fifth-coldest game in team history.
Angels manager Kurt Suzuki failed to challenge a safe call at home plate, as Los Angeles finished their season-opening seven-game road trip with a 3-4 record.
Following an off day, the Angels host their home opener Friday with LHP Reid Detmers, while the Cubs begin a weekend series in Cleveland featuring RHP Cade Horton.