Pujols hits 3-run homer, Angels beat Cubs 8-4

MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and Jered Weaver struck out eight as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 Thursday.

Cubs left-hander Travis Wood homered off Weaver leading off the fifth as a pinch hitter. Wood hit three homers last season. He pitched Wednesday.

Weaver gave up four runs - three earned - and six hits in 5 1-3 innings.

Mike Olt hit a two-run homer and a triple for the Cubs.

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