Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 50-40, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 at Wrigley Field.
Ticking along. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. And the bats have been lively at 6.6 R/G.
Cubs Game on July 06
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nico Hoerner went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
55 | 33 | .625 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
50 | 40 | .556 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
47 | 40 | .540 | 7.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
46 | 45 | .505 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
41 | 48 | .461 | 14.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .292 | .910 | 49 | |
| 16 | .207 | .716 | 57 | |
| 17 | .219 | .768 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.43 | 1.17 | 33.1 | |
| 3-2 | 3.29 | 1.33 | 38.1 | |
| 5-7 | 4.28 | 1.10 | 103.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs managed to snap their offensive slump against the St. Louis Cardinals, rallying for a crucial 6-4 victory at Wrigley Field, showcasing the kind of firepower that has been missing in their recent matchups. Michael Busch and Nico Hoerner ignited a four-run sixth inning, reminding fans that the team still has playoff aspirations amid a hot NL Wild Card race. With Jameson Taillon nearing a return before the All-Star break, the Cubs are cautiously optimistic, even as GM Jed Hoyer weighs the trade deadline options. It's a tightrope walk between competing and planning for the future, especially as their record stands at 49-40. If they can keep the momentum rolling and shore up their pitching, this team might just find itself firmly in the playoff picture.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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