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This Cubs season has been full of forgettable games. Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the Angels fits right in.
In front of an announced crowd of 36,420, the Cubs played ragged defense and committed two errors. The offense struggled against Los Angeles starter Tyler Anderson, who benefited from numerous quick Cubs at-bats and at one point retired 13 consecutive hitters. Anderson struck out 10 in eight innings and needed just 98 pitches to record 24 outs.
To make things worse, Kyle Hendricks exited after two innings due to low back tightness.