The Cubs ran their win streak to eight games with a 5-1 victory over the Angels. Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant homered for Chicago, which is 70-and-41 on the year. John Lackey tossed seven innings of one-run ball to move to 9-and-7.
The 29 games over the .500 mark is the highest so far for the Cubs this season.
Kole Calhoun launched a solo shot in the first for the Angels. Jered Weaver allowed all five runs, four of which were earned, in five innings to fall to 8-and-9.
The Cubs look for the 2-game sweep tonight at Wrigley Field.
