Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 84-68, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-6 at Wrigley Field.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. Lost by 3 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. The bright spot: a +8 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Cubs Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (10-10, 3.88 ERA) vs JR Ritchie (1-2, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Atlanta Braves 3-6 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
94 | 57 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
84 | 68 | .553 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
75 | 76 | .497 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 19.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
70 | 81 | .464 | 24.0 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | .279 | .938 | 102 | |
| 25 | .261 | .797 | 84 | |
| 24 | .268 | .839 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 4.09 | 1.29 | 66.0 | |
| 9-1 | 2.72 | 1.24 | 59.2 | |
| 6-5 | 3.53 | 1.27 | 63.2 |
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' recent 7-3 victory over the Braves at Wrigley Field has fans buzzing, but the bullpen's struggles are casting a shadow as we inch closer to the postseason. Despite a commendable +10 run differential over the past week, the team has officially been eliminated from the NL Central race, shifting focus to a Wild Card battle. The anticipation of Dansby Swanson's return has hit a snag due to rainouts affecting his rehab assignment, leaving the Cubs hoping for a timely boost from their star shortstop. Meanwhile, reliever Ryan Zeferjahn is showing signs of improvement, which is crucial as the bullpen has become a glaring concern for a playoff hopeful team. The big question now: who solidifies the starting rotation behind ace Kevin Gausman?
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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