Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

The Angels defeated the Astros 3-0 yesterday, with Jose Soriano getting the win (6.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 7 K) and Mike Trout leading the way offensively (going 1 for 4 with a home run and an RBI).

The Lakers have entered the game as favorites 44 times this season and won 34, or 77.3%, of those games. They score 116.6 points per game, slightly more than the 115.7 points the Nets allow.

Argentina enters the friendly against Mauritania in excellent form, having won their last three matches without conceding a single goal, showcasing their dominance on home soil.

First baseman Michael Busch resumes his role as the leadoff batter against righties, followed by Alex Bregman at third base and Ian Happ in left. Pete Crow-Armstrong plays center and bats cleanup, then it's Nico Hoerner at second, Carson Kelly catching, and Moises Ballesteros behind the plate.

Bregman expressed, 'Oh yeah. I feel like when you lose that, it's time to hang them up. For me, every Opening Day, there's still good nerves, good excitement.' This highlights his enduring passion for the game and the excitement he feels at the start of each season.