Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 59-46, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs fell just short against the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-8 at PNC Park.
On the right side of things. The bats are producing at 7.0 R/G this week. And +23 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Cubs Game on July 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (5-7, 5.97 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs fell just short against the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-8 at PNC Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
66 | 39 | .629 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
59 | 46 | .562 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
54 | 52 | .509 | 12.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
53 | 52 | .505 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
49 | 55 | .471 | 16.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +23 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .290 | .933 | 60 | |
| 18 | .265 | .827 | 58 | |
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.84 | 1.31 | 44.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.70 | 1.30 | 40.0 | |
| 3-2 | 4.06 | 1.23 | 31.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .143 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are riding high after a dominant 11-0 victory against the Pirates, but the euphoria quickly gives way to concern with Jameson Taillon's latest meltdown, surrendering three home runs in just three innings, leading to an 8-7 loss. This stark contrast highlights the precarious nature of the pitching rotation, as the Cubs must consider shifting Taillon to the bullpen amidst trade speculation, particularly concerning Sandy Alcantara, as the deadline approaches. Meanwhile, the offense remains a bright spot, led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, whose impressive .291 batting average underscores a potent lineup that ranks third in the league with a 110 wRC+. With a 5-2 record over the last week and a +28 run differential, the Cubs must find the right balance to sustain their momentum while addressing glaring pitching issues.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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