Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 36-34, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the San Francisco Giants 5-1 at Oracle Park.
Some of this, some of that. Won by 4 last night and the score reflects it. Working against that, down 10 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Cubs Game on June 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ben Brown (2-2, 1.74 ERA) vs Trevor McDonald (2-3, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 85°F, Wind 8 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the San Francisco Giants 5-1 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Busch went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
42 | 25 | .627 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
37 | 30 | .552 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Cubs
|
|
36 | 34 | .514 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
35 | 35 | .500 | 8.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
32 | 36 | .471 | 10.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | .228 | .824 | 36 | |
| 8 | .252 | .787 | 41 | |
| 11 | .257 | .781 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.74 | 0.88 | 57.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.76 | 1.33 | 29.1 | |
| 4-6 | 4.44 | 1.06 | 81.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs, sitting at 35-34 and struggling with a -13 run differential over the last week, found a glimmer of hope with a blowout 9-3 win against the Rockies, but can’t afford to rest on their laurels. Javier Assad, who dazzled with 6.1 innings of one-hit relief against the Giants last Sunday, is set to take the mound again tonight, and Cubs fans are desperate for more of that clutch performance. Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding Alex Bregman continues as he hasn't lived up to expectations, raising questions about player management strategies. With Kevin Alcantara's limited playing time making it increasingly clear he may thrive elsewhere, the Cubs must confront their roster decisions head-on. As they face the struggling Giants, the pressure is on to convert flashy individual performances into consistent team success.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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