The Cubs extended their win streak to nine games with a 3-1 victory over the Angels. Jason Hammel fired seven innings of four-hit, shutout ball to improve to 12-and-5. Aroldis Chapman closed it out for his fourth save. Addison Russell drilled a solo homer for Chicago, which is a season-high 30 games over .500.
Albert Pujols plated a run in the eighth for the Halos in their sixth straight loss. Ricky Nolasco dropped to 4-and-9.
The Cubs are at home tonight opening up a 4-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
