Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 53-42, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 at Great American Ball Park.
A little of everything, not a lot of anything. Last night's 2-run victory is the freshest data point. Pulling the other way, a 14-man IL is starting to matter.
Cubs Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (4-1, 4.31 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (5-5, 3.92 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Carson Kelly went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 3-4.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 36 | .621 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
53 | 42 | .558 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
50 | 44 | .532 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
49 | 47 | .510 | 10.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 51 | .457 | 15.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .290 | .915 | 52 | |
| 16 | .210 | .704 | 58 | |
| 15 | .269 | .817 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.10 | 1.30 | 40.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.80 | 1.30 | 35.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.28 | 1.24 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
After last night's disappointing 0-4 loss to the Reds, the Cubs' woes deepen as they continue to slide with a 3-4 record over the last week and a staggering -17 run differential. While the major league team struggles, there's a glimmer of hope from the minors as Jameson Taillon dominated in his rehab start, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings in Iowa. On the roster front, the Cubs are also making moves, designating Jake Woodford for assignment after a rough outing, while Phil Maton returns to bolster the bullpen. Meanwhile, Alex Bregman is gradually finding his form, but with a .235 average, he still has a long way to go to justify his hefty contract. As the trade deadline looms, the Cubs must figure out if they can turn things around or risk a lost season.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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