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Tucker Belts Two, McGuire’s First Career Slam Power Cubs’ 12-1 Rout of Angels

Chicago tightened its wild-card grip with another emphatic performance.

Aug 23, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) hits a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Francisco Giants second baseman Casey Schmitt (10) hits a double to drive in a run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) scores against the Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez (50) during the tenth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Reese McGuire (20) hits a grand slam against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Rookie right-hander Cade Horton worked six scoreless innings and allowed three hits to set the tone in Anaheim.
  • Kyle Tucker drove in five with his first multi-homer game as a Cub, and Reese McGuire matched a career high with five RBIs.
  • Angels starter Victor Mederos was tagged for six runs before Carson Fulmer yielded five more and left with an unspecified injury.
  • First baseman Nolan Schanuel exited with left wrist soreness in the sixth, and Jo Adell’s 29th homer ended the Cubs’ shutout bid.
  • Chicago has won seven of nine to hold the top NL wild-card spot and sits six games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central as Ben Brown recorded his first major league save.