Cubs Win 6-2 Over Angels Behind Boyd's 10 Ks

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd delivered a strong performance with 10 strikeouts over five and two-thirds innings, leading his team to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The win improved the Cubs' early-season record and highlighted their offensive firepower on a chilly, windy day with temperatures around 39 degrees.

The Cubs seized control in the third inning, erupting for five runs on five hits and two walks while sending 10 batters to the plate. Miguel Amaya drew a leadoff walk and scored on Nico Hoerner's double into the left-center gap, a play that prompted Angels manager Kurt Suzuki to consider a replay challenge. Umpire Chris Guccione denied the request, ruling that Suzuki had not acted quickly enough. Alex Bregman followed with an RBI single to bring Hoerner home, making it 2-0. After loading the bases, Dansby Swanson added a sacrifice fly to score Ian Happ, and Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered consecutive two-out RBI singles to extend the lead to 5-0.

Boyd, making his second start of the season, allowed two runs—one earned—on just two hits while walking two. The...