Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 61-46, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-2 at Busch Stadium.
The data is clear. Took last night by 8. That matters. Factor in they've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Cubs Game on July 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (6-1, 3.81 ERA) vs Dustin May (5-7, 4.59 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-2 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Alex Bregman went 3-5.
- Pedro Ramírez went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
67 | 40 | .626 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
61 | 46 | .570 | 6.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 53 | .509 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
53 | 54 | .495 | 14.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
50 | 56 | .472 | 16.5 | W1 |
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 | .285 | .919 | 61 | |
| 18 | .272 | .838 | 60 | |
| 16 | .220 | .710 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.78 | 1.30 | 45.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.66 | 1.30 | 40.2 | |
| 3-2 | 4.06 | 1.23 | 31.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .467 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Cubs continue their surge, riding a wave of offensive prowess that has seen them light up the scoreboard with a robust 6.6 runs per game this week, including a decisive 7-3 win against the Cardinals. With Pete Crow-Armstrong making headlines for his impressive play, the lineup seems to be thriving as they push for the postseason. The next few games are crucial, not just for their standings, but to solidify the front office's confidence for an aggressive trade deadline approach. As the Cubs are two games behind in the division with a 60-46 record, every victory could translate into a more dynamic roster. Fans are buzzing about potential trades, speculating on who will stay and who might go, but the focus for now is on keeping this offensive momentum alive.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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