The Chicago Cubs knocked off the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 to complete a three-game series sweep in Anaheim.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner, Carson Kelly and Kyle Tucker each drove-in a run for Chicago.
Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon earned his ninth win after allowing one run through five innings. Daniel Palencia notched his 20th save and the Cubs sit second in the NL Central at 76-and-55, 5 games back behind Milwaukee who lost on Sunday to the Giants 4-3.
Taylor Ward led LA at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBIs. Kyle Hendricks was tagged with the loss as the Angels dropped to 61-and-69.
The Cubs continue their west coast trip on Tuesday night when they open up a series against the San Francisco Giants.
August 24, 2025