Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 37-35, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the San Francisco Giants 1-5 at Oracle Park.
The signals are split. A 4-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. At least pitching at 3.1 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Cubs Game on June 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.44 ERA) vs Michael Lorenzen (2-8, 7.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 13 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the San Francisco Giants 1-5 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
43 | 26 | .623 | W1 | |
|
Cardinals
|
|
38 | 31 | .551 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Cubs
|
|
37 | 35 | .514 | 7.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
36 | 36 | .500 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
33 | 37 | .471 | 10.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .224 | .815 | 37 | |
| 8 | .253 | .789 | 42 | |
| 12 | .267 | .806 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 1.74 | 0.97 | 62.0 | |
| 1-1 | 2.73 | 1.31 | 29.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.13 | 1.18 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs' recent success took a hit as they fell to the San Francisco Giants 5-1, with Colin Rea struggling to keep pace against a formidable lineup. While the Cubs have shown promise with a solid 4-3 record over the past week and a run differential of +10, last night's performance highlighted the need for more consistent pitching as they prepare to face Giants ace Logan Webb. As injuries continue to pile up, speculation surrounding prospects like Dominick Reid adds to the growing concern among fans. On a brighter note, Josiah Hartshorn's continued dominance in the minors, drawing comparisons to Kris Bryant, suggests that the Cubs’ future could still be bright. With the team holding a 37-34 record, the upcoming games will be crucial for maintaining momentum and addressing these mounting challenges.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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