Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 7-8, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 at Wrigley Field.
The foundation feels stable. A +8 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math. Add in a 3.1 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Cubs Game on April 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Javier Assad (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (1-1, 1.65 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FS1, FS1, Marquee Sports Network, NBCSP+ |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 6 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs narrowly beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Moisés Ballesteros went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pirates
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9 | 6 | .600 | L1 | |
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Reds
|
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9 | 7 | .562 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Cardinals
|
|
8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Brewers
|
|
8 | 7 | .533 | 1.0 | L5 |
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Cubs
|
|
7 | 8 | .467 | 2.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .316 | .911 | 10 | |
| 4 | .192 | .762 | 7 | |
| 2 | .294 | .813 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs continue to wobble with a 6-8 record following yesterday’s frustrating 3-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but there's a glimmer of hope in the form of Michael Busch, who may be on the verge of turning things around for the offense. After finishing last season as the team's top hitter with a 140 wRC+ and an impressive .866 OPS, Busch's potential resurgence could be critical as the Cubs look to shake off their lukewarm start. Meanwhile, the rotation remains a bright spot, even after a tough showing from Edward Cabrera, showcasing depth despite injuries to key starters. As they prepare to face the Pirates again, the Cubs must harness their run differential of +6 over the past week to flip the script and build some momentum.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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