Chicago Cubs Daily Update
The Chicago Cubs are 76-58, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs came up short against the Arizona Diamondbacks 0-2 at Chase Field.
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The positives and negatives are canceling out. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. On the plus side, outpacing opponents by 16 runs this stretch.
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Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs came up short against the Arizona Diamondbacks 0-2 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
82 | 51 | .617 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
76 | 58 | .567 | 6.5 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 68 | .493 | 16.5 | L5 |
|
Pirates
|
|
65 | 70 | .481 | 18.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
63 | 71 | .470 | 19.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
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Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .276 | .924 | 83 | |
| 22 | .270 | .842 | 75 | |
| 19 | .252 | .754 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 2.91 | 1.23 | 58.2 | |
| 5-6 | 2.26 | 1.06 | 75.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.07 | 1.29 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs fell flat in their latest showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks, losing 2-0 despite a stellar outing from Matthew Boyd, who kept the D-backs off-balance all game. This disappointing finish caps off a week where the Cubs went 3-4, raising questions about their consistency as they cling to a 76-57 record, good for second in the division. Ian Happ appears to be heating up, flipping the script on his prior struggles with a strong August, but the team still has unanswered questions about their lineup and injury setbacks like Ben Brown’s unexpected recovery hiccup. Meanwhile, the minor leagues are buzzing with talent, as Matt Shaw's rehab stint may reveal how the Cubs plan to integrate him into the mix. With the offense averaging 6.1 runs per game, it’s clear they need to capitalize on their opportunities moving forward.
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| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 08/28 |
vs Cincinnati Reds
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