Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 13-9, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 at Wrigley Field.
The numbers back it up. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. Plus, last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost.
Cubs Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (1-1, 2.45 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (1-3, 7.94 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Dansby Swanson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
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15 | 8 | .652 | W4 | |
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Pirates
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13 | 9 | .591 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Cubs
|
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13 | 9 | .591 | 1.5 | W6 |
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Cardinals
|
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13 | 9 | .591 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Brewers
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12 | 9 | .571 | 2.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .322 | .902 | 21 | |
| 3 | .378 | 1.020 | 10 | |
| 6 | .244 | .885 | 11 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 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 are riding high after their sixth straight win, edging the New York Mets 2-1 thanks to a solid outing from Colin Rea, who received a well-deserved standing ovation at Wrigley Field last night. The team is heating up, boasting a 6-1 record over the past week and averaging a whopping 7.6 runs per game, with hot hitters like Moisés Ballesteros (.364) making significant contributions. However, lurking in the background is the Cubs' prospect situation, with only Ballesteros and Jaxon Wiggins making FanSided's Top 100 list, highlighting a troubling gap in talent development. As the Cubs prepare to face the struggling Philadelphia Phillies tonight, the clock is ticking on roster decisions surrounding veterans like Chas McCormick, who could soon opt out, adding another layer of intrigue to an already exciting season.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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