The Los Angeles Angels have completed their three-game series in the windy city against the Chicago Cubs, coming out with one win and two losses in the set. Their record now sits at three wins and four losses. 

Now, the Angels will have their first game on their home field on Friday against their American League West rival, the Seattle Mariners. Before then, let’s take a look at how the series in Chicago unfolded and what to look for as the Angels begin a six-game homestand.

The series kicked off with a blowout 2-7 loss with rookie starting pitcher Ryan Johnson getting a loss in his first start of the year. It was a tough first inning for Johnson, who didn't escape the first without allowing three runs to cross home first.

He went on to go for 3 ⅓ innings in total before being pulled. He allowed seven hits, four walks, and six runs. It was the first of likely many examples of the poor pitching situation the Angels are going to suffer with all season long.

The bats didn’t do much to help, with the only runs scoring off a two-run shot from third baseman Yoan Moncada in the seventh, but the game was already decided by then. As a team, the Halos only recorded five hits and one walk.

The story flipped in the second game of the series, however, as right-hander Jose Soriano shut out the Cubs for six innings. It is already his second time doing so this season, with as many starts. Los Angeles’ bullpen maintained the slim lead the rest of the game, keeping the Cubs’ total at zero for the entirety of the game.

Angels bats still weren’t great, but they drew seven walks and recorded five hits. Only two runs scored, but with Soriano’s great start and a strong outing from the bullpen arms, two runs were all that was needed for the win.

To decide the series, left-hander Yusei Kikuchi took the mound on Wednesday for the Angels. The southpaw struggled mightily in the third inning, allowing five runs before finally getting out of the frame. His day was done after 5 ⅓ innings, six hits, four walks, and five strikeouts.

That poor inning from Kikuchi was enough to do it, as the Angels yet again were only able to put up 2 runs on offense. Though Neto had his second multi-hit game of the year, Mike Trout took his hitting drought to three games after a scorching hot start in the Angels’ opening series.

Home Runs

The Angels are tied for the most homers in the league. Like last year, the Angels haven't been getting on base a ton, but their home run ability is enough to keep teams cautious. Still, the Angels are middle of the pack in slugging.

Jordan Romano

Romano signed on a one-year rental to prove himself to baseball again – and so far it’s working. He’s made three appearances so far and has yet to allow a run, and has a 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

Mike Trout's Resurgence

Trout stirred up a big storm with his opening series production. Playing at home for the first time this season, Trout needs to do his best to keep that buzz before it slips away.

A Starter Other Than Soriano To Step Up

So far, Soriano has solidified himself as the No. 1. Outside of that, the Angels' rotation has instilled no fear in opposing teams. Perhaps Reid Detmers can be the one to step up and offer the struggling Angels’ lineup some help from the mound.