"The Cubs hit 223 homers last season, ranking sixth in the majors, and had a .430 team slugging percentage, also sixth in the majors."
"Los Angeles averaged 1.4 home runs per game, ranking fourth in MLB with 226 total home runs last season, but had a .225 batting average, the lowest in MLB."
"Jameson Taillon will make his first start of the season for the Cubs, finishing last season with a 3.68 ERA and an 11-7 record."
"The Angels are sending Jose Soriano to the mound, who is looking to build on his early season success with a 1-0 record."
The Chicago Cubs (2-2) will play against the Los Angeles Angels (2-3) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Cubs are looking to build on their performance, having ranked sixth in the majors for home runs and slugging percentage last season. The Angels, on a three-game losing streak, aim to improve their batting average, which was the lowest in MLB last season. Both teams have key players returning to the lineup, with starting pitchers Jameson Taillon for the Cubs and Jose Soriano for the Angels.
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