"Chicago hit 223 homers last season, which ranked sixth in the majors. With a .430 team slugging percentage, the Cubs ranked sixth in the majors last season."
"Los Angeles averaged 1.4 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 226 total home runs last season. At .225, Los Angeles ranked last in MLB in batting average last season."
"Matthew Boyd will take to the mound for the Cubs, his second start of the season. He has an ERA of 14.73, a 7.00 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.909 in one game this season."
"The Angels are sending Yusei Kikuchi to the mound to make his second start of the season. The left-hander is looking to improve after a challenging start."
The Chicago Cubs will play against the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field on April 1, 2026, at 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cubs have notable injuries, while the Angels are also managing their own injury concerns. Last season, the Cubs ranked sixth in the majors with 223 home runs and had a .430 slugging percentage. The Angels averaged 1.4 home runs per game, ranking fourth in MLB, but struggled with a .225 batting average, the lowest in the league. Matthew Boyd will pitch for the Cubs, while Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Angels.
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