Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 12-9, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the New York Mets 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
Ticking along. Going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Plus, averaging 7.6 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.
Cubs Game on April 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (2-0, 3.63 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (1-1, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, NBCSP+ |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the New York Mets 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
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14 | 8 | .636 | W3 | |
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Cardinals
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13 | 8 | .619 | 0.5 | W5 |
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Pirates
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13 | 9 | .591 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Cubs
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12 | 9 | .571 | 1.5 | W5 |
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Brewers
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12 | 9 | .571 | 1.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .325 | .920 | 21 | |
| 3 | .364 | .987 | 10 | |
| 6 | .240 | .885 | 11 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs completed a satisfying series sweep against the New York Mets, winning their fifth straight game with a thrilling 2-1 victory that showcased their resilience. Nico Hoerner's timely sac fly and Michael Conforto's clutch RBI double in the ninth inning turned the tide, proving the team can deliver in high-pressure moments, even when they struggled earlier with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrated the win by connecting with fans, embodying the youthful energy that’s buoying this team. As the Cubs sit at 11-9, they’re riding a hot streak with a stellar +19 run differential over the past week, but they’ll need to tighten up their pitching, which still shows vulnerability. With Jordan Wicks back on the mound and ready to contribute, the Cubs are trending in the right direction heading into their next match against the Mets.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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