Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 74-55, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Seattle Mariners 5-6 at T-Mobile Park.
Not a great stretch. Opponents have them by 9 runs this week. And carrying 14 on the injured list. It adds up.
Cubs Game on August 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | David Peterson (7-7, 5.29 ERA) vs Kade Anderson (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost a close one to the Seattle Mariners 5-6 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Alex Bregman went 3-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
80 | 49 | .620 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 55 | .574 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 64 | .508 | 14.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 67 | .485 | 17.5 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
61 | 68 | .473 | 19.0 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | .279 | .932 | 80 | |
| 22 | .267 | .839 | 74 | |
| 18 | .258 | .765 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 2.21 | 1.18 | 57.0 | |
| 4-4 | 4.06 | 1.30 | 57.2 | |
| 7-1 | 2.86 | 1.27 | 50.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are looking to bounce back from a rough week as they prepare to face the Seattle Mariners after a 3-4 stretch. Despite some bright spots like Alex Bregman’s two homers in last night’s extra-inning loss, the team is struggling with a run differential of -15 over the last seven games and an offensive output of just 3.1 runs per game. On top of that, manager Craig Counsell made headlines by getting ejected on his birthday during the game, a moment that further emphasizes the mounting pressure on this team. David Peterson's return to the rotation could provide a much-needed spark, but the Cubs will have to solve Michael Busch’s slump quickly if they hope to regain ground in the division race. As the season inches toward the finish line, every game becomes critical.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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