Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 65-49, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 at Wrigley Field.
Comfortable territory. Last night's win by 4 gives the score a boost. Also helping: the staff holding opponents to 2.4 RA/G this week.
Cubs Game on August 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (7-9, 3.67 ERA) vs Eric Lauer (6-5, 4.50 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Marquee Sports Network, MLB Network, MLB Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Dansby Swanson went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
70 | 43 | .619 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
65 | 49 | .570 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
57 | 58 | .496 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
56 | 58 | .491 | 14.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
54 | 58 | .482 | 15.5 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .284 | .919 | 65 | |
| 19 | .274 | .850 | 64 | |
| 17 | .219 | .706 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 49.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.59 | 1.18 | 52.2 | |
| 6-1 | 2.40 | 1.24 | 45.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 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 | |
| 3.4 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
After a commanding 10-5 win over the Dodgers, the Cubs are buzzing with momentum, riding high from a solid week where they outscored opponents by 14 runs. But as the trade deadline wraps up, the spotlight shifts to the pitching staff. The addition of Clay Holmes could reshape the bullpen dynamic, particularly if he assumes a closing role alongside the emerging Ryan Zeferjahn, leaving fans curious about how this will impact Edward Cabrera’s future. Meanwhile, Javier Assad continues to hold his own, proving his worth amidst a deepening roster. With a record of 64-49, the Cubs are not only vying for a postseason berth but are also making strategic moves that could define their playoff run. Buckle up, because this team is quietly productive and ready to make noise.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 1-game series starting Thursday.
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