Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 67-49, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
The trend line looks fine. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. Add in a 2.9 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work.
Cubs Game on August 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | TBD (TBD) vs Daniel Lynch IV (4-2, 1.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Royals.TV, KCTV5 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 80°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
72 | 43 | .626 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
67 | 49 | .578 | 5.5 | W4 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
57 | 58 | .496 | 15.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
56 | 58 | .491 | 15.5 | W4 |
|
Pirates
|
|
57 | 60 | .487 | 16.0 | L3 |
Chicago Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .289 | .936 | 69 | |
| 19 | .270 | .840 | 64 | |
| 17 | .217 | .700 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.49 | 1.20 | 50.2 | |
| 4-3 | 3.71 | 1.18 | 53.1 | |
| 6-1 | 2.35 | 1.22 | 46.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs pulled off an incredible 3-2 walk-off victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, highlighted by Alex Bregman's game-tying homer in the ninth and Pete Crow-Armstrong's dramatic finish in the 11th. This win not only extends their current strong stretch to 6-2 over the last eight games but also showcases the resilience of a team that's determined to make a playoff push. The Cubs are now sitting at 66-49, with an impressive run differential of +12 over the past week, solidifying their standing as a legitimate contender. Meanwhile, the trade deadline saw some seismic shifts, including the surprising deal involving top prospect Moises Ballesteros, raising eyebrows about the team's future plans. With the pitching staff's consistent performance, Chicago looks poised for a late-season surge as they shift focus back to division play.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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