Justin Steele Dominates Angels with First Career Complete Game
Chicago Cubs Pitcher Shines in 5-1 Victory
Steele Strikes Out Seven, Allows Only Two Hits
Justin Steele delivered a stellar performance on Friday night at Wrigley Field, tossing his first career complete game as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-1. Steele was nearly unhittable, allowing just two hits while striking out seven batters. His outing was a major factor in the Cubs' victory, as they improved to 19-29 on the season.
Steele's dominance started from the first pitch, as he retired the first nine batters he faced. He worked quickly and efficiently, needing only 95 pitches to complete the game. Steele's fastball was clocked at up to 95 miles per hour, and he also mixed in a sharp curveball and changeup to keep the Angels' hitters off balance.
The Cubs' offense provided Steele with all the support he needed. Seiya Suzuki homered in the first inning to give the Cubs an early lead, and Nico Hoerner added an RBI single in the fourth inning. Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega also drove in runs for the Cubs.
Steele's performance was a bright spot in what has been a disappointing season for the Cubs. The 26-year-old left-hander has emerged as one of the Cubs' most reliable pitchers, and his complete game was a reminder of his potential. The Cubs will hope that Steele can continue to pitch at a high level as they try to salvage their season.
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