Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 17-10, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were dismantled by the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-12 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Losing by 8 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Counterbalancing that, the 6-1 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Cubs Game on April 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.17 ERA) vs Justin Wrobleski (3-0, 1.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were dismantled by the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-12 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 1 |
Highlights
- Miguel Amaya went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Moisés Ballesteros went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
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18 | 9 | .667 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
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17 | 10 | .630 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Pirates
|
|
16 | 11 | .593 | 2.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
14 | 12 | .538 | 3.5 | L3 |
|
Brewers
|
|
13 | 13 | .500 | 4.5 | L4 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .397 | 1.136 | 12 | |
| 4 | .309 | .863 | 23 | |
| 7 | .245 | .857 | 14 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 2.17 | 0.72 | 29.0 | |
| 2-0 | 2.73 | 1.18 | 29.2 | |
| 1-1 | 4.55 | 1.30 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .312 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs' impressive start to the season hit a bump as their 10-game winning streak came to an end last night against the Dodgers, despite Moisés Ballesteros making headlines with a powerful performance. Sitting at 17-9, the Cubs still lead the division, propelled by solid pitching from Colin Rea, who takes the mound again tonight. The team is looking forward to activating Phil Maton, a vital piece to the bullpen, in the coming days, which could reinvigorate their efforts. Meanwhile, the managerial job market shakes up with the firing of Alex Cora, sparking speculation about David Ross's next move. As the Cubs aim to bounce back against Los Angeles, fans remain hopeful that their early-season momentum can be rekindled.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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