Chicago Cubs Daily Update
The Chicago Cubs are 29-26, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-12 at PNC Park. Today they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 06:40 PM EDT on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network.
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About as cold as the numbers can push it. Losing by 11 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Compounding things, 0-7 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Cubs Game Today
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jameson Taillon (2-4, 5.20 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs got routed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-12 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 3 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
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32 | 20 | .615 | W2 | |
|
Cardinals
|
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29 | 24 | .547 | 3.5 | L3 |
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Reds
|
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29 | 25 | .537 | 4.0 | W3 |
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Pirates
|
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29 | 26 | .527 | 4.5 | W3 |
|
Cubs
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|
29 | 26 | .527 | 4.5 | L10 |
Chicago Cubs are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -28 run differential.
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Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .231 | .749 | 30 | |
| 10 | .212 | .769 | 21 | |
| 4 | .252 | .706 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.01 | 0.99 | 44.2 | |
| 4-5 | 4.04 | 1.07 | 64.2 | |
| 4-3 | 4.83 | 1.37 | 54.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are in freefall, having dropped a staggering ten consecutive games, with a dismal offensive output of just 1.9 runs per game over that stretch. In last night's 1-2 loss to the Pirates, Jordan Wicks struggled mightily, allowing five runs in the first inning of his MLB season debut, which set the tone for yet another disappointing outing. This ongoing skid has fans questioning everything, from manager Craig Counsell's job security to Nico Hoerner's unexpected slump that seems to be dragging the entire lineup down. As the Cubs sit at 29-25, third in the division, the pressure is mounting, and the upcoming matchup against the Pirates is crucial if they hope to stop the bleeding.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 05/28 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates
|
6:40 PM |
| Fri 05/29 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
7:15 PM |
| Sat 05/30 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals
|
7:15 PM |
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