Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 52-40, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Quietly productive. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Also helping: offense humming at 7.6 R/G this week.
Cubs Game on July 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (4-7, 6.75 ERA) vs Trevor Rogers (6-7, 4.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
Highlights
- Michael Conforto went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Carson Kelly went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
58 | 34 | .630 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
52 | 40 | .565 | 6.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
48 | 43 | .527 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
47 | 46 | .505 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
42 | 49 | .462 | 15.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .296 | .928 | 52 | |
| 16 | .211 | .716 | 58 | |
| 14 | .260 | .791 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.18 | 1.31 | 39.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.91 | 1.24 | 34.0 | |
| 2-2 | 4.56 | 1.29 | 25.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
With a solid 5-2 week and a convincing 5-2 victory over the Orioles, the Cubs are riding high, but the buzz around the organization stretches beyond the diamond. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to dazzle, smashing two more homers to reach a stellar 20-20 on the season, further igniting discussions on how to bolster the team's roster ahead of the MLB draft. Meanwhile, whispers about potential trades loom as Alex Bregman shows signs of breaking free from his early struggles. Despite the excitement, Cubs fans are left wondering if the front office will address glaring weaknesses in the pitching staff as Justin Steele works toward a return. As the team stands at 51-40, the focus is on maintaining momentum while the future of the organization remains a hot topic.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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