Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 29-25, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-2 at PNC Park.
Rock bottom territory. Going 0-7 lately. That drags everything down. Compounding things, the offense at 1.9 R/G is pulling the temperature down.
Cubs Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | PNC Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jordan Wicks (TBD) vs Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 2.89 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Busch went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
31 | 20 | .608 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
29 | 23 | .558 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Cubs
|
|
29 | 25 | .537 | 3.5 | L9 |
|
Reds
|
|
28 | 25 | .528 | 4.0 | W2 |
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Pirates
|
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28 | 26 | .519 | 4.5 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -23 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .230 | .751 | 30 | |
| 10 | .211 | .770 | 20 | |
| 4 | .254 | .713 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.01 | 0.99 | 44.2 | |
| 4-5 | 4.04 | 1.07 | 64.2 | |
| 4-3 | 4.83 | 1.37 | 54.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are firmly in a free fall, extending their losing streak to nine games after yesterday's 5-8 loss to the Astros at Wrigley Field. With a dismal run differential of -23 over the last week, the team is feeling the heat as their season of extremes continues. Despite a quality start from Ben Brown, who struck out seven, the offense just couldn’t keep pace, with Michael Busch's homer proving insufficient. The Cubs are not only fighting to reclaim their momentum but are also faced with tough decisions as they approach the trade deadline, contemplating significant changes amid a roster that includes hot bats like Ian Happ, who is struggling at .214. The upcoming series against the Pirates will be a critical test for a team that desperately needs a win to stabilize their season.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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