Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 18-12, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs downed the San Diego Padres 8-3 at Petco Park.
Treading water. A 5-run win last night helps the cause. But 6.1 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that.
Cubs Game on April 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jameson Taillon (1-1, 4.55 ERA) vs Matt Waldron (0-1, 12.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 58°F, Wind 5 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs downed the San Diego Padres 8-3 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
|
19 | 10 | .655 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
18 | 12 | .600 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
16 | 13 | .552 | 3.0 | W2 |
|
Brewers
|
|
15 | 13 | .536 | 3.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
16 | 14 | .533 | 3.5 | L3 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .364 | 1.086 | 16 | |
| 4 | .293 | .824 | 26 | |
| 6 | .214 | .783 | 23 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.15 | 0.87 | 34.1 | |
| 3-0 | 3.06 | 1.19 | 35.1 | |
| 1-1 | 4.55 | 1.30 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .182 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 continue to tread water at 17-12 after a tough 9-7 loss to the Padres, which highlights the urgent need for better pitching as the team has averaged 6.3 runs against per game this week. While Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman demonstrate offensive prowess, their contributions can't mask the concerns surrounding Justin Steele's elbow setback, which delays his return and leaves a gaping hole in the rotation. As the Cubs ponder whether to keep Moisés Ballesteros behind the plate, the club must also confront injuries to key pitchers like Riley Martin, prompting calls for a reevaluation of their development strategies. With the Padres looming again, the Cubs need to find a way to reverse their recent fortunes and regain momentum before the season slips further away.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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