Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 54-42, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs downed the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park.
Things are trending well. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in a 5-2 week speaks for itself.
Cubs Game on July 13
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs downed the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 3-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 37 | .615 | L3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
54 | 42 | .562 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
50 | 45 | .526 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
50 | 47 | .515 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 52 | .453 | 15.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .291 | .917 | 53 | |
| 16 | .211 | .705 | 58 | |
| 15 | .268 | .811 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.05 | 1.28 | 41.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.80 | 1.30 | 35.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.23 | 1.30 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are riding a wave of momentum as they head into the All-Star break, boasting a solid 53-42 record after a decisive 8-4 victory over the Reds, where Alex Bregman shined with a three-run homer and four RBIs. This marks Bregman's second consecutive game with a home run, highlighting his critical role in a lineup that has overcome injuries and challenges throughout the first half of the season. With 27 comeback wins already, the Cubs have shown resilience, but the looming trade deadline raises questions about how they will bolster their roster for the second half. Fans are buzzing about potential targets like Joe Ryan and Luis Castillo as the team seeks to strengthen its pitching staff. As the Cubs take a moment to regroup, the focus will be on maintaining this upward trajectory while reinforcements are sought. Watch closely, because the next few weeks could shape the season.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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