Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 44-37, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs narrowly beat the New York Mets 4-3 at Citi Field.
The numbers paint a decent picture. 5-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Plus, offense humming at 7.0 R/G this week.
Cubs Game on June 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | American Family Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (5-5, 4.99 ERA) vs Jacob Misiorowski (8-3, 1.45 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs narrowly beat the New York Mets 4-3 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
49 | 29 | .628 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
44 | 37 | .543 | 6.5 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
42 | 36 | .538 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
41 | 40 | .506 | 9.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
37 | 42 | .468 | 12.5 | L3 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-1-1T in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .667 | 2.000 | 3 | |
| 17 | .287 | .888 | 45 | |
| 16 | .229 | .800 | 38 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.82 | 1.11 | 29.2 | |
| 2-2 | 3.67 | 1.37 | 34.1 | |
| 5-6 | 4.40 | 1.05 | 92.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 11 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are riding high after a four-game sweep of the Mets, highlighted by Pete Crow-Armstrong's clutch double that clinched a 4-3 victory in the series finale. This surge has the Cubs winning six of their last seven games, pushing their record to 43-37, just three games back in the division. But the excitement is tempered by the grim news of Ben Brown's injury, with the right-hander expected to be sidelined for at least a month. In response, the Cubs made a calculated trade, acquiring David Peterson from the Mets to bolster their pitching staff, a move that underscores their urgency amid a banged-up roster. Meanwhile, Drew Pomeranz returns to the fold, aiming to reclaim his form after a rocky stint with the Angels. As the Cubs prepare to face the Mets again, they need to maintain this momentum while navigating injuries.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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