Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 70-50, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Washington Nationals 8-6 at Nationals Park.
The foundation feels stable. 6 wins in 7 games. The week's been good. Also helping: a +15 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Cubs Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (6-7, 5.35 ERA) vs Jackson Kent (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Washington Nationals 8-6 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
74 | 46 | .617 | L2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
70 | 50 | .583 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
60 | 60 | .500 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
57 | 61 | .483 | 16.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .285 | .932 | 72 | |
| 20 | .271 | .841 | 68 | |
| 17 | .213 | .689 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.38 | 1.17 | 53.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.28 | 1.20 | 47.1 | |
| 4-3 | 3.93 | 1.24 | 55.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs are riding high after an 8-6 victory over the Nationals, bolstered by the impressive one-two punch of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki, who are both becoming key cogs in a lineup averaging 6.3 runs per game this past week. With a 6-1 record over the last seven days and a solid +18 run differential, the Cubs are looking more dangerous as they push toward the playoffs. Meanwhile, the return of Edward Cabrera lurks on the horizon, following a no-hit rehab start that signals good things for the pitching staff. Although the Cubs missed out on a last-minute trade to acquire Jose Soriano, their recent performances suggest they may not need to make any big moves to remain competitive. As they prepare to face the Nationals again, the vibe is undeniably warm for this team.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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