Angels Bounce Back for a Dramatic Win! 
Hey, Angels fans! What an exciting and nail-biting game today at Angel Stadium, as our Los Angeles Angels faced off against the Chicago Cubs and clinched the victory with a final score of 5-4. It was truly a rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish!Not-So-Friendly Start 
The first couple of innings were tough for our Angels. Starting pitcher was under pressure as Dylan Carlson got the Cubs on the board with a double in the 1st inning, followed by more runs in the 2nd inning, leaving us trailing 3-0. Offensively, our bats took some time to heat up as Zach Neto, Mike Trout, and Yoan Moncada were unable to make a mark in the 1st inning.Angels Strike Back and Take the Lead! 
Bottom of the 4th inning was when the Angels truly started to shine. Zach Neto initiated the comeback with a double, followed by Mike Trout's crucial double to center that scored Neto. The real magic happened in the 5th inning when Trey Mancini and Gustavo Campero combined efforts with singles and a fantastic triple by Campero to bring in crucial runs. The spotlight was on Kyren Paris, who drove in the tying run and then, later with a clutch hit, Chris Taylor came off the bench doubling in Paris to give us the lead 5-4! 
Defense Holds Strong! 
As the game progressed, our bullpen came through, shutting the door on any further comeback attempts by the Cubs. Aldegheri, Farris, and our team kept the Cubs' hitters at bay with solid pitching and great fielding, concluding the exciting top of the 9th inning without allowing any more runs.Final Thoughts 
What a game, Angels Nation! Though it started slow, our team's resilience and determination secured the victory. It was great to see contributions from all areas of the lineup, especially from young talents like Kyren Paris and Gustavo Campero. This game served as a testament to their fighting spirit. Let's keep the momentum going and continue cheering for our boys as they push towards more wins. Go Halos! 
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Angels (February 26th, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |