Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 55-43, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs downed the Minnesota Twins 6-2 at Wrigley Field.
Comfortable territory. Last night's 4-run victory is the freshest data point. Pulling the other way, 14 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Cubs Game on July 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (5-8, 4.17 ERA) vs Zebby Matthews (4-6, 4.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs downed the Minnesota Twins 6-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pedro Ramírez went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Miguel Amaya went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 4-4 with 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
61 | 37 | .622 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
55 | 43 | .561 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
51 | 46 | .526 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
51 | 48 | .515 | 10.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
44 | 53 | .454 | 16.5 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .284 | .899 | 53 | |
| 16 | .209 | .703 | 58 | |
| 15 | .272 | .818 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.98 | 1.32 | 42.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.72 | 1.29 | 36.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.40 | 1.29 | 28.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.5 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are feeling the pressure as they add veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics, aiming to bolster a pitching staff that desperately needs reinforcements. Last night’s 5-2 loss to the Twins highlighted the struggles that come with having 14 players on the IL, the team's depth is being tested. Meanwhile, the return of familiar faces, with Anthony Rizzo back at Wrigley for a special ceremony, brought some nostalgia to the ballpark, but the reality is that the 54-43 Cubs can’t afford to linger in the past. As they prepare for a rematch against Minnesota, the offense has shown flashes of life, but consistency remains elusive, with Michael Busch's recent home run being a bright spot. They need to rally quickly if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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