Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 20-12, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 at Wrigley Field.
Quietly productive. Just took over first place in the division. Tempering that, giving up 6.1 runs a game. That's the biggest issue.
Cubs Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (2-2, 2.88 ERA) vs Ryne Nelson (1-2, 7.71 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Dbacks.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Michael Busch went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cubs
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20 | 12 | .625 | W3 | |
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Reds
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20 | 12 | .625 | L1 | |
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Cardinals
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19 | 13 | .594 | 1.0 | W5 |
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Brewers
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17 | 14 | .548 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Pirates
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17 | 16 | .515 | 3.5 | W1 |
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 | .324 | .981 | 16 | |
| 4 | .297 | .835 | 26 | |
| 6 | .216 | .772 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.88 | 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, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .25 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 face a growing sense of urgency as they gear up for a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a record of 19-12, but recent pitching woes have begun to overshadow their early success, highlighted by a troubling 6.4 runs allowed per game over the last week. While Phil Maton and Jacob Webb stepped up in a crucial win against the D-backs, the potential absence of Nico Hoerner due to neck tightness could severely impact the lineup, given his role as the team's offensive engine. The return of Michael Busch to form offers a glimmer of hope, yet the Cubs must confront the reality that their offseason decisions could come back to haunt them, especially with Zac Gallen taking the mound against them. With the pressure mounting, every game counts, and the Cubs need to find consistency fast.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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