Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 87-69, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Great American Ball Park.
The indicators are generally positive. A W by 8 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Plus, outpacing opponents by 13 runs this stretch.
Cubs Game on September 21
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Conforto went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Pedro Ramírez went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
98 | 58 | .628 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 69 | .558 | 11.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
79 | 77 | .506 | 19.0 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
76 | 80 | .487 | 22.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
72 | 84 | .462 | 26.0 | L2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .280 | .949 | 107 | |
| 26 | .262 | .804 | 89 | |
| 25 | .267 | .835 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 3.97 | 1.28 | 68.0 | |
| 6-5 | 3.48 | 1.27 | 64.2 | |
| 11-10 | 3.80 | 1.10 | 168.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 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 are riding high after a convincing 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds, inching closer to playoff clinching with their magic number down to two. However, the celebration is tempered by concerns over Alex Bregman's health after he suffered a facial injury from a freak accident involving a teammate's foul ball. While the team hopes for good news on Bregman, Pete Crow-Armstrong shone brightly, nearly hitting for the cycle and showcasing why he’s a potential game-changer as the postseason approaches. With an 86-69 record and a solid +6 run differential over the past week, the Cubs are in a strong position, but home-field advantage remains uncertain. The upcoming games will be critical as the team looks to solidify their postseason standing.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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