Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 49-38, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs blew out the San Diego Padres 23-3 at Wrigley Field.
Can't argue with this. Coming off a win by 20. That energy is baked into the score. On top of that, a 6-1 week speaks for itself.
Cubs Game on July 02
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Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs blew out the San Diego Padres 23-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 17 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Conforto went 3-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 2-6 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Miguel Amaya went 2-4 with 3 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Dansby Swanson went 3-5 with 3 HR and 8 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
53 | 31 | .631 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
49 | 38 | .563 | 5.5 | W5 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
44 | 39 | .530 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
43 | 44 | .494 | 11.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
39 | 46 | .459 | 14.5 | L4 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +27 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .287 | .898 | 49 | |
| 16 | .210 | .731 | 57 | |
| 17 | .223 | .783 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.97 | 1.09 | 32.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.47 | 1.35 | 36.1 | |
| 3-2 | 2.52 | 1.00 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 5 HR, 11 RBI, .615 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 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 | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are riding a wave of momentum, sitting comfortably at 48-38 and fresh off a gritty 9-7 victory over the Padres. Dansby Swanson's recent offensive explosion, including a whopping three home runs and eight RBIs in a single game, highlights the team's resurgence after a rough patch earlier in the season. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong is making waves, transforming his weaknesses into strengths as he closes in on Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP race. Seiya Suzuki also etched his name in history with a monster home run, reinforcing the Cubs' offensive firepower. Amidst these highs, whispers of controversy surrounding Alex Bregman add intrigue to the clubhouse dynamics. As the Cubs continue to win, with a +14 run differential over the last week, the energy at Wrigley is undeniably warm and optimistic.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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