Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 19-12, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Petco Park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. The staff giving up 6.4 RA/G this week. Also weighing on the score: they've dropped to 2th. The standings reflect the struggles.
Cubs Game on April 30
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the San Diego Padres 5-4 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Matt Shaw 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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19 | 11 | .633 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
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19 | 12 | .613 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Cardinals
|
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17 | 13 | .567 | 2.0 | W3 |
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Brewers
|
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15 | 14 | .517 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Pirates
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16 | 15 | .516 | 3.5 | L4 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .338 | 1.012 | 16 | |
| 4 | .291 | .819 | 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 | |
| 2-1 | 4.41 | 1.15 | 34.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.3 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are treading water at 18-12 after a solid 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, but the excitement is tempered by uncertainty. Star shortstop Dansby Swanson is sidelined with a glute cramp, highlighting an injury trend that could haunt the Cubs if not addressed. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong is emerging from an offensive slump, proving his worth with a newfound consistency that bodes well for the lineup. Despite a recent run differential of -3 over the last week, a strong outing from the pitching staff in Iowa, including Ty Blach's impressive performance, offers a glimmer of hope. Manager Craig Counsell's confirmation on Justin Steele's delayed return adds to the challenges, as the Cubs look to get back on track against the formidable Padres once again.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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