Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 47-38, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
Not flashy, but the math works. Going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Factor in plus-17 in run differential this stretch.
Cubs Game on June 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (2-1, 5.02 ERA) vs JP Sears (1-0, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs squeaked by the San Diego Padres 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Seiya Suzuki went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
51 | 31 | .622 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
47 | 38 | .553 | 5.5 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
43 | 38 | .531 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
43 | 42 | .506 | 9.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
39 | 44 | .470 | 12.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .284 | .881 | 45 | |
| 17 | .221 | .783 | 41 | |
| 12 | .266 | .799 | 39 |
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 | 4.30 | 1.08 | 98.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are riding high after Seiya Suzuki's thrilling walk-off last night against the Padres, marking their MLB-best 10th such moment this season. At 46-38 and winners of six of their last seven, the offense is buzzing, averaging a hefty 6.7 runs per game this week. Yet, while the bats are alive, the bullpen remains a point of concern, with whispers of a much-needed roster shake-up after a struggling reliever's latest meltdown. As they get set to face the Padres again tonight, all eyes will be on Shōta Imanaga, who has shown promise on the mound. With the division still within reach, it’s crucial for the Cubs to maintain momentum and sort out their pitching woes as we head into the summer stretch.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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