Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 73-53, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Chicago White Sox 7-5 at Wrigley Field.
A mixed bag this week. The mound has been a liability at 6.1 RA/G. But the 2-run win last night carries weight here.
Cubs Game on August 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.53 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | TBS, TBS, Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs handled the Chicago White Sox 7-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 3-4.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
77 | 48 | .616 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
73 | 53 | .579 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
64 | 62 | .508 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
61 | 66 | .480 | 17.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
60 | 65 | .480 | 17.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | .281 | .929 | 78 | |
| 22 | .273 | .854 | 74 | |
| 16 | .255 | .754 | 61 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2 | 2.29 | 1.18 | 55.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 49.2 | |
| 4-3 | 4.11 | 1.28 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are reeling after a brutal 4-11 loss to the Cardinals, but the buzz around Pete Crow-Armstrong is undeniable as he celebrated his second consecutive 30-30 season, reinforcing his case for MVP. With the Crosstown Showdown against the White Sox looming, all eyes are on Shōta Imanaga to step up and lead the charge. Meanwhile, the Cubs found a hidden gem in Pedro Ramirez, who’s turning heads as a super-utility player. And while the current vibes are cool at best, with a recent run differential of just +1, the offense is holding its own, averaging 5.9 runs per game. The Cubs need to shake off last night's loss and channel that energy into a series that could reignite their playoff push.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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