Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 63-48, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Yankees 5-2 at Wrigley Field.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. The 3-run win last night carries weight here. And outpacing opponents by 13 runs this stretch.
Cubs Game on August 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (8-7, 4.67 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (4-5, 3.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Yankees 5-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nico Hoerner went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
69 | 41 | .627 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
63 | 48 | .568 | 6.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
56 | 56 | .500 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
54 | 57 | .486 | 15.5 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
52 | 58 | .473 | 17.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .283 | .920 | 64 | |
| 18 | .270 | .836 | 61 | |
| 16 | .212 | .688 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.59 | 1.25 | 48.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.55 | 1.30 | 42.1 | |
| 3-2 | 3.97 | 1.21 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs aim to shake off their recent loss to the New York Yankees, where they fell 0-2 at Wrigley Field, stifling the momentum built from their previous strong stretch of 4-3 with a +21 run differential over the past week. Pete Crow-Armstrong's rising star continues to shine, as chants of 'M-V-P' could soon echo in the stands, reflecting his impressive consistency at the plate. Meanwhile, the Cubs are looking to bolster their pitching staff, eyeing potential upgrades ahead of the trade deadline, particularly with names like Casey Mize floating around. As the team sits at 62-48 and in the hunt for the postseason, the pressure is on to turn lukewarm vibes into fiery determination to secure wins against the Yankees and beyond.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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