Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 31-26, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 at PNC Park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. Last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point. Working against that, 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.
Cubs Game on May 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (4-5, 4.04 ERA) vs Andre Pallante (5-4, 3.76 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV, KMOV-4 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
33 | 20 | .623 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
31 | 26 | .544 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
29 | 25 | .537 | 4.5 | L4 |
|
Reds
|
|
29 | 26 | .527 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
29 | 28 | .509 | 6.0 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .225 | .806 | 28 | |
| 6 | .229 | .750 | 31 | |
| 4 | .254 | .705 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 2.01 | 0.99 | 44.2 | |
| 4-5 | 4.04 | 1.07 | 64.2 | |
| 1-0 | 2.52 | 1.04 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are finally showing signs of life, securing back-to-back wins against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Ian Happ emerging as the hero yet again, smashing a two-run homer to guide the team to a 7-2 victory. After a dismal 1-6 stretch in the previous week, this newfound momentum is vital as they cling to a 30-26 record and third place in the division. The pitching rotation remains a concern, especially with the news of potential trade talks surrounding Tarik Skubal, as the injury-riddled roster desperately seeks reinforcements. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong's hustle at the plate in last night's game exemplifies the grit the Cubs need moving forward. With the Pirates looming again, let’s hope the Cubs can build on this momentum and make a serious push.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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