Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 71-50, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 12-6 at Nationals Park.
Everything is pointing up. A 6-run win last night helps the cause. Factor in winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows.
Cubs Game on August 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kevin Gausman (6-10, 4.29 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (9-5, 3.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Nationals.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs routed the Washington Nationals 12-6 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 2 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 3-3 with 3 HR and 7 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Dansby Swanson went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
74 | 47 | .612 | L3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
71 | 50 | .587 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
61 | 60 | .504 | 13.0 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
57 | 62 | .479 | 16.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
58 | 64 | .475 | 16.5 | L3 |
Chicago Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .284 | .928 | 73 | |
| 20 | .273 | .844 | 70 | |
| 18 | .216 | .703 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 4 HR, 10 RBI, .615 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 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 Chicago Cubs continue to roll, sitting at 70-50 after a gritty 8-6 victory over the Nationals, marking their sixth win in seven games and boosting their run differential to an impressive +15. The spotlight shines on Alex Bregman, who has finally shed the early-season drama with a powerful three-homer, seven-RBI performance that indicates he’s ready to contribute consistently. Meanwhile, the trade that brought Clay Holmes to the Cubs is beginning to pay dividends, adding depth to the rotation despite the bittersweet loss of top prospect Jefferson Rojas. On a less positive note, the injury woes deepen with Phil Maton diagnosed with a partially torn patellar tendon, leaving a gap in the bullpen. As they prepare to face the Nationals again, the Cubs have a solid foundation to build on, especially with the emerging talent of Miguel Amaya behind the plate, offering hope for a more stable future.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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