Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 14-9, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 at Wrigley Field.
Everything is pointing up. 7 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Also helping: last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Cubs Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (1-1, 6.75 ERA) vs Kyle Backhus (0-0, 5.40 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, NBCSP+ |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
Highlights
- Michael Busch went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
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16 | 8 | .667 | W5 | |
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Cubs
|
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14 | 9 | .609 | 1.5 | W7 |
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Cardinals
|
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14 | 9 | .609 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Brewers
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13 | 9 | .591 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Pirates
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13 | 10 | .565 | 2.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +33 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .326 | .935 | 22 | |
| 3 | .378 | 1.031 | 11 | |
| 6 | .244 | .879 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.17 | 0.72 | 29.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are on fire, boasting a scorching 6-1 record over the last week and a dominant 5-1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies last night. With a whopping +24 run differential in their recent stretch, the offense is thriving, highlighted by Moisés Ballesteros, who is slashing an impressive .378. However, there's concern as Seiya Suzuki's power seems to be fading, posing a potential risk to the team's overall performance. On the mound, Shota Imanaga continues to prove his worth, overcoming challenges to stifle the Phillies' lineup again. Despite injuries impacting the roster, the next-man-up mentality has kept the pitching staff resilient. As the Cubs aim to maintain their momentum, the urgency to bolster Suzuki's production will be a focal point moving forward.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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