Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 17-11, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs took a beating from the Los Angeles Dodgers 0-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Stuck in neutral. Last night's loss by 6 drags the score down. At least a 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Cubs Game on April 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (1-1, 5.79 ERA) vs Randy Vásquez (2-0, 1.88 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 45°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs took a beating from the Los Angeles Dodgers 0-6 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Reds
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18 | 10 | .643 | L1 | |
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Cubs
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17 | 11 | .607 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Pirates
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16 | 12 | .571 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Brewers
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14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Cardinals
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14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | L4 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .397 | 1.136 | 12 | |
| 4 | .307 | .856 | 23 | |
| 7 | .235 | .830 | 14 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.15 | 0.87 | 34.1 | |
| 2-0 | 2.73 | 1.18 | 29.2 | |
| 1-1 | 4.55 | 1.30 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .556 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 fell flat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, suffering a 6-0 defeat that showcased Shōta Imanaga's uncharacteristic struggles, including a 32-pitch first inning that set the tone for a frustrating day. The team's ongoing issue with runners in scoring position reared its head again, as hopes of a comeback dwindled faster than Imanaga's command. Adding salt to the wound, rookie left-hander Riley Martin joined the ever-growing injury list, further depleting an already strained pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Cubs did receive some positive news with Phil Maton poised to return from the IL, potentially bolstering a beleaguered bullpen. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs have a strong 6-1 record over the last week, leaving fans cautiously optimistic as they look to bounce back against the Dodgers once more.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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