Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 57-45, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Detroit Tigers 1-5 at Wrigley Field.
Could tip either way. Dropped last night by 4 and the temperature took a hit. Counterbalancing that, the bats have been lively at 6.3 R/G.
Cubs Game on July 23
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Detroit Tigers 1-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
64 | 38 | .627 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
57 | 45 | .559 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
52 | 49 | .515 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
53 | 50 | .515 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
47 | 54 | .465 | 16.5 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .282 | .900 | 55 | |
| 17 | .270 | .836 | 53 | |
| 16 | .213 | .704 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 39.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.91 | 1.32 | 43.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.20 | 1.27 | 30.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are riding high after their 11-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers, pushing their record to 57-44 and solidifying their position in the playoff race. With a blistering offensive performance ranking fourth in the majors for runs scored, the bats have been on fire lately, evidenced by a +23 run differential over the last week alone. However, as the Trade Deadline approaches, the Cubs are weighing their options, including the possibility of dealing promising prospects like Miguel Amaya to bolster their roster. Injuries remain a concern, but there's optimism surrounding Trent Thornton's situation as the team gears up for another matchup against the Tigers. With the momentum firmly in their favor, the Cubs look to maintain their hot streak and make a strong push for the postseason.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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