Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 6-6, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. Won by 4 last night and the score reflects it. Plus, plus-5 in run differential this stretch.
Cubs Game on April 09
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Highlights
- Michael Conforto went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
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8 | 4 | .667 | L1 | |
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Brewers
|
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8 | 4 | .667 | L2 | |
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Pirates
|
|
7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Cardinals
|
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7 | 5 | .583 | 1.0 | W2 |
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Cubs
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6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .333 | 1.001 | 9 | |
| 4 | .200 | .839 | 7 | |
| 1 | .294 | .929 | 4 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are riding high after a commanding 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, bolstered by the strong performance of Javier Assad, who quickly established himself as a vital piece in the pitching puzzle. With Ian Happ's hot bat leading the charge, the Cubs are looking to build on this momentum, even as injuries continue to plague the rotation. Cade Horton is out for the season after elbow surgery, joining Matthew Boyd on the injured list, which raises serious questions about the team's depth. Despite these setbacks, the Cubs have managed a +5 run differential over the last week, and with a still-unstable rotation, they may need to replicate last year's successful blueprint of promoting young talent to bolster their pitching staff.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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