Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 61-47, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were edged out by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 at Busch Stadium.
Not much to complain about. Outscoring teams by 18 over 7 games. The margins are real. Plus, putting up 5.9 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy.
Cubs Game on July 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Javier Assad (6-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (11-6, 3.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 71°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were edged out by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
67 | 41 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
61 | 47 | .565 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 54 | .505 | 12.5 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
54 | 54 | .500 | 13.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
50 | 57 | .467 | 16.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .284 | .920 | 63 | |
| 18 | .272 | .840 | 60 | |
| 16 | .218 | .703 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.72 | 1.27 | 46.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.66 | 1.30 | 40.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.94 | 1.22 | 32.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are riding high after a dominant 10-2 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, pushing their record to 61-46 and showcasing a staggering +28 run differential over their last seven games. As hot bats like Pete Crow-Armstrong continue to ignite the offense, the Cubs are finding their rhythm at just the right time. However, the impending Trade Deadline looms, sparking speculation about potential moves, especially as the team shuffles its rotation and makes tough decisions about players like Andrew Wantz. With the Cubs in striking distance of the top spot in the division, every game feels crucial, and fans are left wondering not just about the next opponent but about the future of their roster as well.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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