Preview: Angels at Cubs, Wednesday, April 1, 2026

CHICAGO (Interstat) — The Chicago Cubs look to secure a series win against the Los Angeles Angels in a weather-impacted finale Wednesday at Wrigley Field, with rain in the forecast for the afternoon and evening.

The Cubs (2-2) and Angels (2-3) split the first two games of this early-season interleague set. Chicago won 7-2 on Monday behind a dominant outing from Edward Cabrera, while Tuesday’s contest was postponed without a pitch being thrown.

Wednesday’s pitching matchup features a pair of left-handers seeking their first win. The Angels are expected to start Yusei Kikuchi (0-0), while the Cubs counter with Matthew Boyd (0-1). Boyd took the loss in Chicago’s season opener against Washington, allowing four runs in 4 1/3 innings.

A player to watch for the Angels is reliever Shaun Anderson, who provided three strong innings of relief in Monday’s loss, allowing one run on one hit. For the Cubs, Cabrera is again a focal point after stifling the Angels’ lineup earlier in the series, tossing six scoreless innings with one hit allowed and five strikeouts.

Offensively, the Cubs’ Ian Happ homered in Monday’s victory. The Angels’ Yoán Moncada also went deep, accounting for both of his team’s runs with a two-run shot.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Cubs are projected to win 7-3.

Following the series, both teams embark on lengthy road trips. The Angels head home to host Seattle and Atlanta before traveling to Cincinnati and New York. The Cubs visit Cleveland and Tampa Bay before returning to Wrigley Field to face Pittsburgh.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:20 p.m. CDT, though anticipated rain could cause delays. Game-time temperature is forecast to be near 66 degrees.