Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 85-68, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the Atlanta Braves 8-4 at Wrigley Field.
Good place to be. Won by 4 last night and the score reflects it. And offense humming at 6.1 R/G this week.
Cubs Game on September 17
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the Atlanta Braves 8-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 3-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
95 | 57 | .625 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
85 | 68 | .556 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 20.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 78 | .490 | 20.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
71 | 81 | .467 | 24.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | .282 | .956 | 105 | |
| 26 | .264 | .812 | 88 | |
| 24 | .266 | .834 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 4.03 | 1.28 | 67.0 | |
| 6-5 | 3.53 | 1.27 | 63.2 | |
| 6-7 | 2.85 | 1.15 | 91.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .5 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 | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
With the Cubs' magic number dwindling to six, every game counts as they look to clinch a Wild Card spot. Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to be the bright spot, cranking out two more home runs that have fans dreaming of future seasons. Meanwhile, Dansby Swanson's simulated rehab suggests a return to the lineup is imminent, which could provide a much-needed boost as the Cubs face the Braves again. However, the looming shutdown of Shelby Miller raises concerns about how the team's pitching depth will hold up, especially with Justin Steele's status in question. The loss to Atlanta yesterday stings, but a +8 run differential over the last week indicates the team is still finding ways to score, which is promising as they approach the final stretch of the season.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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