Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 62-47, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Busch Stadium.
The foundation feels stable. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Factor in the lineup producing 6.3 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Cubs Game on July 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (7-8, 3.72 ERA) vs Will Warren (7-5, 4.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Marquee Sports Network |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nico Hoerner went 3-5.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
67 | 41 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
62 | 47 | .569 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 55 | .500 | 13.0 | L3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
54 | 55 | .495 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
51 | 57 | .472 | 16.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .285 | .923 | 63 | |
| 18 | .270 | .835 | 60 | |
| 16 | .216 | .698 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.64 | 1.26 | 47.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.55 | 1.30 | 42.1 | |
| 3-2 | 4.09 | 1.21 | 33.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs managed to edge out the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in a pulsating 10-inning affair, with Alex Bregman’s clutch double sealing the deal and securing a crucial series win. This victory underscores a growing momentum, especially with the team scoring 5.9 runs per game over the last week, while pitching has quietly stabilized despite injury woes. Meanwhile, the rise of Pedro Ramirez is creating a fascinating dilemma for the front office as they face tough decisions leading up to the trade deadline. With the Cubs holding a 61-47 record, the urgency to bolster the rotation remains palpable, especially as they consider potential moves involving their promising minor leaguers. The vibe is certainly warm, but the Cubs must walk the fine line between development and immediate contention.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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