Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 51-40, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Not much to complain about. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. On top of that, won by 3 last night and the score reflects it.
Cubs Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 06:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (6-5, 4.74 ERA) vs Dean Kremer (1-1, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Marquee Sports Network |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
58 | 33 | .637 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
51 | 40 | .560 | 7.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
47 | 43 | .522 | 10.5 | L4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 11.5 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
41 | 49 | .456 | 16.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .293 | .908 | 50 | |
| 16 | .211 | .720 | 58 | |
| 17 | .216 | .759 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.26 | 1.34 | 38.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.91 | 1.24 | 34.0 | |
| 5-7 | 4.28 | 1.10 | 103.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are riding high after a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, improving their record to 50-40, with an impressive run differential of +7 over the past week. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to shine at the leadoff spot, igniting the Cubs' offense, which has averaged 6.6 runs per game lately. Meanwhile, Matthew Boyd showcased vintage form, tossing six scoreless innings, proving he's a vital piece for the rotation moving forward. Despite the positive momentum, Alex Bregman's struggles raise eyebrows as the Cubs must find ways to optimize their lineup. With the trade deadline looming and a prospect like Owen Ayers shining in the minors, the Cubs have options to bolster their roster. As they prepare for another matchup with the Orioles, the team is looking to maintain their winning streak and solidify their position in the playoff race.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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