Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 32-27, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 at Busch Stadium.
Steady as she goes. Last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Working against that, 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Cubs Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jordan Wicks (0-1, 16.62 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (2-3, 4.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Highlights
- Michael Busch went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
34 | 21 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
32 | 27 | .542 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
30 | 26 | .536 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
31 | 28 | .525 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
29 | 28 | .509 | 6.0 | L3 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .234 | .833 | 31 | |
| 6 | .238 | .754 | 35 | |
| 4 | .252 | .695 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.92 | 0.93 | 51.2 | |
| 1-0 | 2.49 | 1.03 | 25.1 | |
| 4-6 | 4.37 | 1.07 | 70.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs continue to find themselves in a tough spot, struggling through a 2-5 stretch that has seen them lose tight contests, including yesterday's 6-5 heartbreaker to the Cardinals. With a -8 run differential over the last week, the pressure is mounting for Jed Hoyer to shake things up, yet fans are left begging for moves that seem unlikely, especially with Phil Maton’s struggles still fresh in mind. In brighter news, Pete Crow-Armstrong demonstrated his potential with a four-hit night, but it’s the efforts of Ben Brown that are garnering attention, as he makes a strong case for a permanent spot in the rotation after collecting six strikeouts recently. With injuries and inconsistent performances plaguing the roster, the urgency for reinforcements grows, especially in the bullpen.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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