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Nico Hoerner Helps Cubs Knock Off Angels

On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd struck out 10 batters while pitching into the sixth inning, leading the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game at Wrigley Field.
Chicago broke the game open with five runs in the third inning, with Nico Hoerner doubling to score Miguel Amaya from first base to establish early control.
Boyd allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings, while the Angels managed only four hits on a windy 39-degree day, the fifth-coldest game in team history.
Angels manager Kurt Suzuki failed to challenge a safe call at home plate, as Los Angeles finished their season-opening seven-game road trip with a 3-4 record.
Following an off day, the Angels host their home opener Friday with LHP Reid Detmers, while the Cubs begin a weekend series in Cleveland featuring RHP Cade Horton.

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Matthew Boyd gets 10 strikeouts in a 6-2 Chicago Cubs win on a chilly day at Wrigley Field

Although he wore long sleeves after the game on Wednesday, Matthew Boyd was bare-armed while twirling a masterpiece for the Chicago Cubs on a cold and windy day.

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Nico Hoerner Helps Cubs Knock Off Angels

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