Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 81-64, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 at American Family Field.
The score reflects some real issues. A -10 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly. On top of that, opponents putting up 5.6 per game. The staff is struggling.
Cubs Game on September 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (7-8, 5.39 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (14-5, 1.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pedro Ramírez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
89 | 56 | .614 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
81 | 64 | .559 | 8.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
72 | 73 | .497 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
71 | 73 | .493 | 17.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 75 | .479 | 19.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .281 | .953 | 97 | |
| 24 | .269 | .847 | 80 | |
| 24 | .262 | .793 | 82 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 3.12 | 1.24 | 60.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.18 | 1.27 | 64.2 | |
| 8-1 | 2.89 | 1.23 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 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 Cubs’ 4-3 loss to the Brewers stings, especially after a promising offensive stretch. Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is closing in on a rare 40-40 season, continues to shine as a bright spot, but the Cubs need more consistency to secure a postseason berth. Manager Craig Counsell's decisions are under scrutiny after leaving his starter in too long during a tight game, showcasing the thin line between strategy and misstep. With the Brewers effectively neutralizing PCA’s impact, the Cubs must adapt quickly as they head into a crucial series against a fierce division rival. As the regular season winds down, the team’s fate hangs in the balance, and fans are left hoping for a resurgence from their bats to complement the impressive stats Crow-Armstrong has put up this year.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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