Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 85-69, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-6 at Great American Ball Park.
Solid ground right now. Outscoring teams by 13 over 7 games. The margins are real. Tempering that, a loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it.
Cubs Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (8-5, 4.16 ERA) vs Nick Lodolo (3-5, 5.12 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds 4-6 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
96 | 58 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
85 | 69 | .552 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
77 | 77 | .500 | 19.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
75 | 79 | .487 | 21.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
72 | 82 | .468 | 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 | .280 | .948 | 105 | |
| 26 | .262 | .805 | 88 | |
| 24 | .265 | .830 | 83 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 4.03 | 1.28 | 67.0 | |
| 6-5 | 3.48 | 1.27 | 64.2 | |
| 11-10 | 3.80 | 1.10 | 168.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .214 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, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs have hit a rough patch as they head into the final stretch of the season, now tied with the Phillies and Padres at 85-69 after a tough 6-4 loss to Cincinnati. Clay Holmes, who had been effective until the sixth inning, saw the wheels fall off, showcasing the inconsistency that could derail their postseason hopes. On a brighter note, Dansby Swanson returned from a 28-game absence due to an oblique strain, adding some much-needed firepower back to the lineup. With ten games left, the Cubs must address their roster flaws while remaining competitive in a tightly contested Wild Card race. The pressure is on, and every game counts as they try to secure their place in October.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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