It’s been noted by many that Justin Steele had not posted a win in any of his previous 12 starts in 2024. That streak also went back into 2023, as he didn’t post a victory in his final four starts last year.
All of that came to an end with a breathtaking complete-game performance from Steele, who retired the last 13 Angels he faced, allowed just two hits and a run, and the Cubs won the series opener 5-1. It was the first CG of Steele’s MLB career.
BCB’s JohnW53 reminded me, and I will remind you, that this was the Cubs’ first complete game since Marcus Stroman threw a one-hit shutout against the Rays May 29, 2023.