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The Chicago Cubs were 10-9, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs creamed the New York Mets 12-4 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win

Steady as she goes. A W by 8 last night. The most recent result always counts most. And the bats have been lively at 7.1 R/G.

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Cubs Game on April 18

Opponent:New York Mets (7-13)
Location:Wrigley Field
First Pitch:02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jameson Taillon (0-1, 4.86 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (1-1, 3.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Marquee Sports Network, SNY
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph

Cubs Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs creamed the New York Mets 12-4 at Wrigley Field.

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Highlights

Cubs Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Pirates
128.600 W1
Reds
128.600 W1
Cardinals
118.5790.5 W3
Brewers
118.5790.5 W3
Cubs
109.5261.5 W3

Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Cubs Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
2
Nico Hoerner
 3.342.97320
25
Moisés Ballesteros
 3.3751.03410
8
Ian Happ
 5.214.79910

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
15
Carson Kelly
 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
7
Dansby Swanson
 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
6
Matt Shaw
 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
25
Moisés Ballesteros
 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .833 AVG in last 3 games
2
Nico Hoerner
 8 hits, 2 HR, 10 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
18
Shota Imanaga
 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cubs News

The Cubs are rolling, having crushed the Mets 12-4, with Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ hitting home runs, while averaging a formidable 6.3 runs per game over the last week. This offensive surge is a welcome sight after a shaky start to the season, but the dark cloud of injuries hangs over the team as closer Daniel Palencia joins an already crowded injured list with a left oblique strain. With Cade Horton undergoing Tommy John surgery and sidelined for over a year, the bullpen struggles are only compounded. However, the Cubs remain at a balanced 9-9, buoyed by their powerful bats and a +11 run differential over the last seven days. As they prepare for the next matchup against the struggling Mets, fans can only hope the offensive momentum continues despite the setbacks.

Sources
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Grant Kipp shines in Smokies shutout
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Grant Kipp shines in Smokies shutout
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were scuttled by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 5-3. Vince Velasquez gave the I-Cubs a solid start as he allowed just one run on five hits over 4.2 innings. Velasquez walked four and struck out seven. Yacksel Rios pitched the bottom of the ninth, gave up a two-run home run and […]
 Cubs 12, Mets 4: Home runs by Moises Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ lead to a blowout
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Cubs 12, Mets 4: Home runs by Moises Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ lead to a blowout
The Mets came to Wrigley Field riding an eight-game losing streak in which they had been outscored 44-12. Those sorts of things are usually ripe for the losing streak team to break it, especially with the wind blowing out at the ol’ ballyard. Not in this one. The Mets looked like a team in disarray […]
 Cubs' run parade continues with third straight double-digit output
MLB.com
Cubs' run parade continues with third straight double-digit output
CHICAGO -- The Cubs spent the first couple weeks of this season searching for consistency within their offense. From manager Craig Counsell to the players, there was a repeated mantra that things were bound to turn around soon, given the list of notable names throughout Chicago’s lineup. Over the past
 Palencia placed on IL, but hoping oblique strain is 'nothing too serious'
MLB.com
Palencia placed on IL, but hoping oblique strain is 'nothing too serious'
CHICAGO – With less than a half-hour until the first pitch of their game against the Mets on Friday afternoon, the Cubs revealed the latest blow to their embattled bullpen. Closer Daniel Palencia was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, removing one of Chicago’s
 Daniel Palencia joins the ever-growing list of Cubs pitchers on the injured list
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Daniel Palencia joins the ever-growing list of Cubs pitchers on the injured list
In the latest injury blow, Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is headed to the injured list with a left oblique strain that hits an already depleted bullpen.
 Cubs reveal Cade Horton surgery details that instantly shift expectations on and off the field
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Cubs reveal Cade Horton surgery details that instantly shift expectations on and off the field
The Chicago Cubs confirmed that Cade Horton underwent Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined for 15-16 months.

Cubs Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago Cubs host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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