Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 81-62, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs held off the Miami Marlins 6-5 at loanDepot park.
Cruising at a nice clip. The bats have been lively at 6.4 R/G. Factor in outscoring opponents by 10 this week.
Cubs Game on September 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Clay Holmes (6-6, 2.09 ERA) vs Tyler Phillips (4-6, 3.43 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs held off the Miami Marlins 6-5 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Conforto went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ian Happ went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
88 | 55 | .615 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 62 | .566 | 7.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
71 | 72 | .497 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
70 | 73 | .490 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
68 | 74 | .479 | 19.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | .279 | .943 | 94 | |
| 24 | .270 | .848 | 80 | |
| 24 | .260 | .791 | 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 | 4.06 | 1.24 | 64.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 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 | |
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are riding high after their 6-5 victory over the Miami Marlins, where Ryan Zeferjahn made headlines by becoming the 14th player to record a save this season. Despite the win, the team's inability to capitalize on 13 hits and six walks is concerning, as they managed just a 4-for-18 mark with runners in scoring position. Michael Conforto’s milestone 200th home run adds some sparkle to the team's recent offensive surge, which now averages 8.0 runs per game over the last week. On the injury front, Gavin Hollowell's minor-league rehab could provide an intriguing option for the Cubs' playoff push, while Edward Cabrera's struggles leave his future with the team in doubt. As the season winds down and the Cubs hold a solid 80-62 record, it’s time to see if they can tighten up their execution as the pressure mounts.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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