Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 21-12, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
Good place to be. Just took over first place in the division. On the other hand, getting outscored by 7 is dragging the score south.
Cubs Game on May 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (1-1, 7.00 ERA) vs Merrill Kelly (1-2, 9.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Dbacks.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 3-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cubs
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21 | 12 | .636 | W4 | |
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Cardinals
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | W6 |
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Reds
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20 | 13 | .606 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Brewers
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18 | 14 | .562 | 2.5 | W3 |
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Pirates
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18 | 16 | .529 | 3.5 | W2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .297 | .835 | 26 | |
| 8 | .246 | .890 | 15 | |
| 5 | .308 | .932 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.40 | 0.85 | 41.1 | |
| 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, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs continue to roll at Wrigley Field, securing their 10th straight home victory with a 2-0 shutout over the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks to Shōta Imanaga's stellar seven-inning performance and Ian Happ's offensive fireworks. Imanaga's mastery on the mound, allowing just four hits and striking out five, is a bright spot for a pitching staff that has struggled with a 6.1 runs allowed per game over the last week. Meanwhile, the potential loss of Nico Hoerner due to injury casts a shadow over the team's momentum. Despite this, the Cubs' offense is heating up, with Moisés Ballesteros and Happ leading the charge. With a record of 20-12, the Cubs sit atop their division, but they must find consistency on the mound to sustain their success as they face the Diamondbacks again.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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