Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 83-67, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-4 at Wrigley Field.
The numbers are pulling in both directions. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Also weighing on the score: carrying 12 on the injured list. It adds up.
Cubs Game on September 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (7-8, 5.28 ERA) vs Reynaldo López (4-4, 4.13 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | BravesVision, Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Miguel Amaya went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
93 | 57 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
83 | 67 | .553 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
75 | 75 | .500 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
74 | 76 | .493 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
70 | 79 | .470 | 22.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .277 | .933 | 98 | |
| 25 | .264 | .805 | 84 | |
| 24 | .269 | .846 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 4.15 | 1.26 | 65.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.29 | 1.24 | 63.0 | |
| 9-1 | 2.76 | 1.23 | 58.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs' trajectory took another hit with their narrow 4-3 loss to the Pirates, underscoring the struggles of Matthew Boyd, who continues to be haunted by inherited runners scoring,this marks his third consecutive start leaving with the lead. As the season winds down, Chicago sits at 83-66, fighting to secure the NL's top Wild Card spot, but key injuries and a bullpen that lacks reliability, highlighted by concerns over Daniel Palencia's performance, are dampening optimism. With Edward Cabrera activated from the injured list to bolster a beleaguered bullpen, the Cubs are still searching for answers while their front office, led by a potentially on-the-move Carter Hawkins, faces scrutiny. As they head into the final stretch, the Cubs need to find a way to finish strong amidst mounting pressure.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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