"The Cubs began the regular season dropping two out of three games to a Washington Nationals team that is expected to struggle in 2026. Chicago hopes to rebound against another team with low preseason expectations, the Angels, who come to the Friendly Confines for a three-game series starting Monday night."
"Los Angeles did not have a very good offense last season with a .693 team OPS that was ranked 23rd in baseball. One area in which they were not lacking was power, as their 225 home runs ranked fourth in MLB."
"The Angels' pitching was not good last season with a 4.89 team ERA that was ahead of only the Nationals and the Rockies. Jordan Romano is the closer for Los Angeles with Kirby Yates on the injured list."
The Cubs began the season with a 1-2 record, losing two games to the Nationals. They face the Angels next, who also have low expectations. The Angels finished the previous season with 90 losses and have a new manager, Kurt Suzuki. Their offense struggled last season but featured power hitters like Mike Trout and Jo Adell. The Angels' pitching was weak, with a 4.89 ERA. The Cubs hope to improve their record in the upcoming series before their first road trip.
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