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Cubs Dominate Angels in 5-0 Shutout Victory! 
What a fantastic game, Cubs fans! Our Cubbies secured a commanding 5-0 victory over the Angels, showing off stellar pitching and timely hitting. Let's dive into the details of an exciting game at Wrigley Field.Pitching Perfection 
Our pitchers were on fire today! The Angels couldn't get anything going against our staff. They managed to keep the Angels' bats quiet the entire game, preventing any scoring opportunities. A huge shoutout to Hodge, who stepped in and did a phenomenal job shutting things down in the 7th inning, and Neris for closing it out with style.Nico and Busch Lead the Way 
It all started in the bottom of the 3rd when Dansby Swanson singled to right, followed by Miles Mastrobuoni reaching on a fielder's choice. Miguel Amaya then singled to left, allowing Swanson to score. Nico Hoerner also contributed by hitting a sacrifice fly to bring Mastrobuoni home. We were on the board with a solid 2-0 lead!In the 5th inning, an incredible play by Michael Busch brought Amaya home again with a double play grounder. But the big moment came in the bottom of the 7th: Busch smashed a 379-feet homer to right, driving Hoerner in and putting us up 5-0!
Angels Have No Answer 
The Angels struggled to find any rhythm offensively. They didn't capitalize on their chances, including a nearly disastrous balk and a fielding error in the 7th inning. But each time they threatened, our defense and pitching held strong.Key Moments and Highlights 
- Miguel Amaya was clutch today, contributing two key RBIs in the 3rd inning.
- Nico Hoerner kept the momentum going with his sacrifice fly, showing great situational hitting.
- Michael Busch's crushing homer in the 7th was the knockout punch that sealed the deal for us.
Wrapping It Up 
What an amazing game from our boys! A stellar shutout win over the Angels, maintaining our momentum in this season. It was a team effort with excellent pitching, defense, and timely hitting. Let's keep this streak going, Cubs fans! Fly the W! 
Go Cubs Go!
Scoreboard for Angels @ Cubs (July 7th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |