Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 46-38, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at American Family Field.
The trend line looks fine. A 6-1 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Also helping: offense humming at 6.7 R/G this week.
Cubs Game on June 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (5-6, 4.40 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
50 | 31 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
46 | 38 | .548 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
43 | 38 | .531 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
42 | 42 | .500 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
39 | 43 | .476 | 11.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .278 | .869 | 45 | |
| 17 | .224 | .792 | 41 | |
| 9 | .236 | .755 | 45 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.99 | 1.11 | 31.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.47 | 1.35 | 36.1 | |
| 5-6 | 4.40 | 1.05 | 92.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs continue their hot streak, winning 8-2 against the Milwaukee Brewers and extending their recent record to 6-1 over the last week with a remarkable run differential of +25. Jordan Wicks stepped up as a critical reliever in a bullpen game, showcasing the team's resilience despite a battered pitching staff. No one can ignore the impressive fielding play, with Alex Bregman and Nico Hoerner connecting perfectly to execute key outs. Meanwhile, the Cubs made roster changes by designating Vince Velasquez for assignment, preparing for future trades as they look to solidify their squad. As they gear up for another clash with the Brewers, who sit at 50-30, Cubs fans have every reason to feel optimistic about this team's momentum and their chances to keep climbing the standings.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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