Game Overview
- Cubs Record: 74–55 (2nd in NL Central)
- Angels Record: 61–67 (4th in AL West)
- Season Series: Cubs lead 1–0
- Last Game: Cubs won 3–2 on Friday
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | Cade Horton | 7–4 | 3.08 | 1.20 | 70 |
| Angels | Victor Mederos | 0–1 | 5.54 | 1.85 | 10 |
Horton’s been solid all season, with 12 outings of 5+ innings and six starts allowing zero earned runs. Mederos is still finding his footing in the rotation.
Recent Form
- Cubs: 6–4 last 10 .197 AVG 2.93 ERA -2 run diff
- Angels: 5–5 last 10 .224 AVG 5.10 ERA -6 run diff
Chicago’s pitching has carried them lately, while the Angels have leaned on power hitting.
Key Players
- Cubs:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 28 HR (10th in MLB), 16th in RBI
- Kyle Tucker: .258 AVG, 21 doubles, 19 HR
- Nico Hoerner: .288 AVG, 2-game hit streak
- Angels:
- Taylor Ward: 29 HR (9th in MLB), 92 RBI (6th)
- Zach Neto: .265 AVG, 21 HR, 26 doubles
- Jo Adell: .233 AVG, 28 HR, 15 doubles
Implied Win Probabilities: Cubs 59.5%, Angels 44.8%
Injury Report
- Cubs: Brasier (groin), Amaya (ankle), Soroka (shoulder), Morgan (elbow), Steele (elbow)
- Angels: Campero (ankle), Taylor (hand), Soler (back), Strickland (shoulder), Joyce (shoulder), Rendon (hip)
With Horton on the mound and the Cubs chasing a wild card berth, they’ll look to overpower an Angels squad that’s been inconsistent but dangerous at home. Want a syndication-ready preview block or betting grid tailored for your platform? I’ve got you covered.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 147
Los Angeles Angels 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
