Justin Steele allowed just two singles in a complete game Friday, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Steele was an All-Star last year, going 16-5 with a 3.06 ERA.

He earned his first win of the campaign on Friday (in his 13th start), also achieving his first complete game in his career.

The left-hander improved his record to 1-3 and his ERA to 2.95.

Steele struck out seven batters and walked two.

Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run homer in the first inning, his fourth home run in nine games.

Miles Mastrobuoni was outstanding at third base in the first, third and eighth innings. On the very first pitch of the game, he set the tone by diving to his right to catch a line drive from Taylor Ward.

He also hit his second double of the season.

The Cubs won their second straight game, following a stretch in which they were beaten eight times in 10 outings.

The Angels dropped a fifth straight game after winning six in a row.

Griffin Canning (3-9) allowed four runs and six hits in four 1-third innings.

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