Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 33-30, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Athletics 7-6 at Wrigley Field.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. A 10-man IL is starting to matter. At least run differential of +4 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Cubs Game on June 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Edward Cabrera (3-2, 4.00 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (3-6, 4.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, NBCS BA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Athletics 7-6 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
37 | 23 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Pirates
|
|
34 | 29 | .540 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
32 | 28 | .533 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
33 | 30 | .524 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
31 | 30 | .508 | 6.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .237 | .843 | 34 | |
| 6 | .246 | .767 | 36 | |
| 9 | .246 | .745 | 30 |
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 Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
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 Chicago Cubs' season has hit a critical juncture, with playoff odds dipping below 50% and signaling a concerning regression as they prepare to take on the Athletics tonight. After a frustrating 4-5 loss yesterday, the team sits at 32-30 and has dropped to fourth in the division, a stark contrast to their lively comeback win just days prior. With young star Pete Crow-Armstrong delivering a thrilling walk-off on Thursday, the Cubs are searching for consistency amidst their +9 run differential. The arrival of Edward Cabrera could provide a much-needed spark, but with injuries piling up and only lukewarm performances from hitters like Ian Happ and Michael Busch, the Cubs must rally quickly if they plan to reverse their trajectory.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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