Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 59-45, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0 at PNC Park.
It all adds up right now. The 11-run win last night carries weight here. Also helping: the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Cubs Game on July 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jameson Taillon (2-5, 5.38 ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (9-4, 3.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Michael Busch went 3-6 with 2 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Miguel Amaya went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
65 | 39 | .625 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
59 | 45 | .567 | 6.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
53 | 51 | .510 | 12.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
53 | 52 | .505 | 12.5 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
48 | 55 | .466 | 16.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +28 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .291 | .934 | 59 | |
| 17 | .266 | .824 | 56 | |
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.84 | 1.31 | 44.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 39.0 | |
| 3-2 | 4.06 | 1.23 | 31.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are heating up at the right time, riding a wave of momentum after their gritty 3-2 win over the Pirates, which keeps them firmly in the playoff hunt with a 58-45 record. This week has seen the Cubs score an impressive 5.6 runs per game, highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong’s standout 4-hit performance against Pittsburgh, proving that the offense has the pop to make a serious impact. Meanwhile, as the trade deadline approaches, there are whispers about Jed Hoyer’s plans to bolster the bullpen, especially with the Pirates’ Dennis Santana now available. As the Cubs look to build on their +14 run differential over the last week, fans are buzzing with hope, echoing the electric atmosphere of Wrigley Field even in enemy territory. With the right moves, this team could turn contention dreams into a reality.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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