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Addison Russell Homers As Cubs Top Angels, 3-0

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Addison Russell hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels, 3-0, on Friday before a Cactus League record crowd of 15,446 at Sloan Park.

Russell connected off left-hander Jose Alvarez in the fourth inning, a drive onto the grass berm behind the left-field fence.

Angels starter Jered Weaver allowed two hits and struck out three in two innings. Cubs starter Pierce Johnson gave up two hits in two innings.

Craig Gentry had two hits for the Angels.

Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.

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