Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 32-30, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Athletics 4-5 at Wrigley Field.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. The +9 run differential backs up the record. Tempering that, they've dropped to 4th. The standings reflect the struggles.
Cubs Game on June 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.37 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (3-3, 2.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Athletics 4-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
37 | 22 | .627 | L1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
32 | 28 | .533 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
33 | 29 | .532 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
32 | 30 | .516 | 6.5 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
31 | 30 | .508 | 7.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .232 | .823 | 31 | |
| 6 | .244 | .762 | 36 | |
| 8 | .241 | .725 | 28 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 1.92 | 0.93 | 51.2 | |
| 1-1 | 2.45 | 1.32 | 25.2 | |
| 1-0 | 2.28 | 0.94 | 27.2 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs' recent struggles continued yesterday as they fell to the Athletics 1-2, marking a disappointing 3-4 stretch over the last week. With a record of 32-29, it's clear that the team is feeling the weight of a 10-man injured list, particularly as Alex Bregman continues to struggle at the plate, failing to capitalize on key opportunities. However, there’s a silver lining on the horizon: the impending returns of pitchers Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera could provide much-needed reinforcements to a pitching staff that has posted a lackluster 4.6 runs allowed per game during this stretch. On the brighter side, Seiya Suzuki is starting to break out of his slump, showing promise with a homer and solid defensive plays. As the Cubs gear up to face the Athletics again, they need to capitalize on these moments to turn their season around.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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