Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 49-40, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 0-3 at Wrigley Field.
Stuck in neutral. A 5-2 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. On the other hand, dropped last night by 3 and the temperature took a hit.
Cubs Game on July 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:30 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Javier Assad (6-1, 4.53 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (4-5, 5.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 0-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
54 | 33 | .621 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
49 | 40 | .551 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
47 | 39 | .547 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
45 | 45 | .500 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
40 | 48 | .455 | 14.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .289 | .907 | 49 | |
| 16 | .206 | .719 | 57 | |
| 17 | .221 | .773 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 1.93 | 1.13 | 32.2 | |
| 3-2 | 3.47 | 1.35 | 36.1 | |
| 5-7 | 4.28 | 1.10 | 103.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
After last night’s brutal 1-17 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Cubs are left grappling with the fallout as they prepare for another showdown tonight. This defeat not only highlighted their pitching woes, particularly Bryse Wilson, who was designated for assignment after getting shelled for seven earned runs, but it has also sparked changes in the bullpen with the addition of Jake Woodford from the Milwaukee Brewers. On a brighter note, Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to shine, earning his second consecutive All-Star nod, a testament to his burgeoning prowess at the plate. As the Cubs sit at 49-39, with a recent run differential of +10, there’s a faint glimmer of hope amidst the chaos, but they need to shake off that last game if they want to stand a chance against their rivals.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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