Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 79-62, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. 8.3 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter. On the other hand, pitching at 6.3 RA/G. That's a problem.
Cubs Game on September 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (8-10, 4.01 ERA) vs Janson Junk (6-8, 4.11 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, CW 33 WBFS |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
87 | 54 | .617 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
79 | 62 | .560 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
70 | 71 | .496 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
69 | 72 | .489 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
67 | 73 | .479 | 19.5 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .280 | .946 | 93 | |
| 24 | .273 | .855 | 80 | |
| 24 | .260 | .790 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | 2.09 | 1.07 | 81.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.15 | 1.23 | 60.0 | |
| 4-4 | 4.16 | 1.26 | 62.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs suffered a disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, falling 9-5 at Wrigley Field, which worsened their recent record to just 2-5 over the last week. While the offense still boasts standout performances from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki, it’s clear that pitching woes are dragging the team down, exemplified by their average of 6.4 runs allowed per game during this stretch. Meanwhile, the buzz around PCA is palpable, as his on-field heroics continue to captivate fans and fellow athletes alike. The Cubs' recent trade for Kevin Gausman seems to be paying dividends, as he is expected to step up and put the team back on track against the Brewers tomorrow. With the looming reminder of past trades like Hayden Wesneski's success with the Astros, the Cubs need to tighten up if they want to stay competitive in the wild card race.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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