Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 29-22, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Houston Astros 2-4 at Wrigley Field.
About as cold as the numbers can push it. 1-6 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. Compounding things, allowing 6.4 runs per game drags the whole score down.
Cubs Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (4-2, 4.98 ERA) vs Kai-Wei Teng (2-3, 2.61 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Houston Astros 2-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
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30 | 18 | .625 | W4 | |
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Cardinals
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28 | 21 | .571 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Cubs
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29 | 22 | .569 | 2.5 | L6 |
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Reds
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26 | 24 | .520 | 5.0 | W2 |
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Pirates
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26 | 25 | .510 | 5.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .214 | .779 | 20 | |
| 4 | .259 | .728 | 30 | |
| 3 | .311 | 1.009 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.09 | 0.98 | 38.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.38 | 1.04 | 58.2 | |
| 3-2 | 4.00 | 1.35 | 54.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a rough stretch, having lost six straight games and now sitting at 29-21, a stark contrast to their early-season promise. With only two wins in the past week and a run differential of -13, the Cubs are looking to shake off the malaise against the struggling Houston Astros. Manager Craig Counsell hinted at changes to the lineup, a move that many fans have been clamoring for as the team struggles to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The promotion of top prospect Pedro Ramirez signals a desperate attempt to inject some life into the offense, which has been stifled in recent games. As Jameson Taillon takes the mound today, there’s plenty of pressure to turn this ship around and reclaim momentum before the season slips away.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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