Chicago Cubs (73-55, second in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Angels (61-66, fourth in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: TBD; Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-8, 4.77 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 98 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago Cubs to start a three-game series.

Los Angeles is 34-32 in home games and 61-66 overall. The Angels have a 34-12 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Chicago has gone 32-30 in road games and 73-55 overall. The Cubs have gone 37-11 in games when they hit two or more home runs.

The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with a .269 batting average, and has 22 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, 56 walks and 49 RBIs.

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