Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 23, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 23, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Angels – 8/22/25

At Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 22, the Chicago Cubs won against the Los Angeles Angels with a score of 3-2. Brad Keller was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 3-1 with a 2.41 ERA. The Cubs now hold a 74-55 record, placing them second in the NL Central.

Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong each hit home runs, helping the Cubs secure the win. The Angels’ Yordan Moncada hit a home run as well, driving in both of the team’s runs. The Angels’ record now stands at 61-67, putting them fourth in the AL West.

The Cubs scored first in the 1st inning with a run. They added another in the 3rd inning. This put them ahead 2-0 early in the game. The Angels fought back with a run in the 5th inning. Moncada’s solo homer in the 7th tied it up at 2-2. In the 9th, the Cubs regained the lead with another run, securing a 3-2 victory.

For the Cubs, Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong were key players. Tucker hit a home run, contributing one of the three runs. Crow-Armstrong also hit a home run and had one RBI, adding to the team’s score.

On the pitching side, Brad Keller played a crucial role for the Cubs. He pitched one inning without giving up any hits or runs, and he secured the win, improving his record to 3-1 with a 2.41 ERA. Javier Assad also had a solid performance, pitching six innings and allowing only one run.

For the Angels, Yoán Moncada was a standout player. He hit two home runs and drove in both of the team’s runs. However, Kenley Jansen took the loss for the Angels, giving up the winning run in his one inning of work, moving his record to 5-3 with a 3.00 ERA.

 

What’s Next

The Cubs are now 74-55 and sit in second place in the Central Division. This win helps them stay competitive in their division. The Cubs are working hard to catch the first-place team in the standings. The Angels have a record of 61-67 and are in fourth place in the West Division. This loss makes it tougher for them to climb up in the standings. The two teams have not faced each other often this season, so this game did not have a significant head-to-head impact.

The Cubs will continue their series against the Angels on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The game will take place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim with the first pitch scheduled for 9:38 PM. The Cubs will then play the final game of the series on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 4:07 PM. They will travel to face the San Francisco Giants starting Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Oracle Park.

The Angels will host the Cubs again on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This game is set to begin at 9:38 PM at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The series wraps up on Sunday, August 24, 2025, with a game starting at 4:07 PM. After the series, the Angels will head to Texas to take on the Rangers starting Monday, August 25, 2025, at Globe Life Field.

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