Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 64-49, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5 at Wrigley Field.
Quietly productive. Won by 5 last night and the score reflects it. On top of that, allowing just 2.6 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Cubs Game on August 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Javier Assad (6-1, 3.75 ERA) vs Tarik Skubal (7-5, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, TBS, TBS, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 6 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs bested the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Carson Kelly went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
69 | 43 | .616 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
64 | 49 | .566 | 5.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
57 | 57 | .500 | 13.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
56 | 57 | .496 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
53 | 58 | .477 | 15.5 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .282 | .919 | 64 | |
| 19 | .273 | .846 | 63 | |
| 14 | .243 | .752 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.59 | 1.25 | 48.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.45 | 1.27 | 44.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.97 | 1.21 | 34.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.6 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs made a bold statement ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, reshaping their pitching staff just as the trade deadline closed. With the addition of Kevin Gausman, the Cubs are clearly prioritizing immediate impact in their rotation, which has been grinding hard this season. Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor join the ranks, reinforcing the depth the Cubs desperately needed after their narrow 1-2 loss to the Yankees yesterday. This aggressive approach signals that Jed Hoyer is not just looking for a fresh start, but also rewarding the existing rotation for their efforts, including a solid run differential of +13 over the last week. As the Cubs look to pull away from the pack in the division, the pressure is now on to capitalize on their revamped lineup.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 1-game series starting Thursday.
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