Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 17-12, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the San Diego Padres 7-9 at Petco Park.
Right in the middle for a reason. 6.3 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that. On top of that, lost by 2 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Cubs Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.73 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (1-2, 5.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the San Diego Padres 7-9 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Moisés Ballesteros went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
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18 | 10 | .643 | L1 | |
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Cubs
|
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17 | 12 | .586 | 1.5 | L3 |
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Pirates
|
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16 | 13 | .552 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Cardinals
|
|
15 | 13 | .536 | 3.0 | W1 |
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Brewers
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|
14 | 13 | .519 | 3.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .387 | 1.145 | 16 | |
| 4 | .297 | .833 | 24 | |
| 5 | .317 | .990 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs face the San Diego Padres tonight after a rough 6-0 loss to the Dodgers, which is a stark reminder of their pitching woes and the struggles of Matthew Boyd, who couldn’t escape the first inning without incident. At least there's a silver lining with Phil Maton rejoining the bullpen after an extended absence, providing much-needed stability to a beleaguered relief corps. Meanwhile, Moisés Ballesteros continues to shine with a .397 average, but the team's overall performance feels lukewarm at best. With key injuries, including Corbin Martin out for eight weeks, the Cubs need to rally quickly if they want to stay competitive in the division. As fans look for signs of resilience, Pete Crow-Armstrong's on-field attitude also reflects the growing pressure to perform, showcasing the blend of talent and turmoil that defines this team.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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