Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 85-68, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Scoring 6.1 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. On top of that, outscoring opponents by 13 this week.
Cubs Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Clay Holmes (6-7, 2.85 ERA) vs Chase Burns (15-3, 2.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
95 | 58 | .621 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
85 | 68 | .556 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 19.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 78 | .490 | 20.0 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
71 | 82 | .464 | 24.0 | L1 |
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
The Chicago Cubs are surging as they continue to chase a postseason berth, and the spotlight shines brightly on Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is having a historic season with a .282 batting average, 44 home runs, and a staggering 1.137 OPS that leads the National League. His recent performance has played a pivotal role in the Cubs' offensive explosion, averaging 6.1 runs per game over the last week, as evidenced by their 8-4 victory over the Braves. Meanwhile, Alex Bregman is also heating up, adding to the offensive fire with 14 homers in his last 35 games. While the Cubs' pitching remains a concern, with whispers about potential offseason moves, for now, the team’s momentum is palpable. With a record of 85-68, the Cubs are making a strong case for October baseball.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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