Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 68-50, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Kansas City Royals 3-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. On the other hand, dropped last night by 3 and the temperature took a hit.
Cubs Game on August 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (7-1, 3.59 ERA) vs Randy Dobnak (2-0, 1.16 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Kansas City Royals 3-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Carson Kelly went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
73 | 44 | .624 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
68 | 50 | .576 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
58 | 59 | .496 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 61 | .487 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
56 | 60 | .483 | 16.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .287 | .933 | 71 | |
| 19 | .269 | .831 | 66 | |
| 17 | .213 | .689 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.44 | 1.18 | 51.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.71 | 1.18 | 53.1 | |
| 6-1 | 2.35 | 1.22 | 46.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
After a thrilling 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals, the Cubs continue to ride the wave of success, boasting a 6-1 record over the last week and a +15 run differential. With Clay Holmes making his much-anticipated return to the big leagues, the pitching staff is showing signs of rejuvenation, though Caleb Thielbar's recent struggles raise concerns about the bullpen's depth. Meanwhile, Ian Happ broke out of a slump by launching a homer, proving that the Cubs' trade acquisitions are beginning to pay off. As they prepare for another showdown with the Royals, the buzz around players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki hints at a lineup that's not just getting by, but thriving. This team is heating up, and the postseason hopes are looking brighter with every game.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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