Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 49-39, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were blown out by the St. Louis Cardinals 1-17 at Wrigley Field.
The positives and negatives are canceling out. Lost by 16 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately. The bright spot: winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows.
Cubs Game on July 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:08 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (5-6, 4.30 ERA) vs Kyle Leahy (6-4, 4.09 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were blown out by the St. Louis Cardinals 1-17 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
54 | 32 | .628 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
49 | 39 | .557 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
46 | 39 | .541 | 7.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
44 | 45 | .494 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
40 | 47 | .460 | 14.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .287 | .900 | 49 | |
| 16 | .208 | .726 | 57 | |
| 17 | .220 | .776 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 5 HR, 11 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs' rollercoaster season took another wild turn, as they experienced the rare feat of winning by 20 runs only to lose by 16 in a 17-1 blowout against the Cardinals. This shocking loss not only deflated the excitement from their recent surge but also served as a stark reminder of baseball's unpredictable nature. With a recent record of 6-1 and a scorching run differential of +27 over the last week, the Cubs had been riding high, showcasing an offense that averaged 7.6 runs per game. However, this debacle against St. Louis raises questions about their consistency as they head into a critical stretch that could shape their trade deadline strategies. As the Cubs aim to bounce back, fans can only hope that this is a minor setback on their journey back to contention.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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