Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 76-56, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 at Chase Field.
Pretty straightforward. A 7-run win last night helps the cause. On top of that, the bats have been lively at 6.6 R/G.
Cubs Game on August 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Clay Holmes (5-6, 2.49 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (7-1, 3.39 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, DBACKS.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 at Chase Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Michael Conforto went 3-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Carson Kelly went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
81 | 50 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
76 | 56 | .576 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 66 | .500 | 15.5 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
64 | 69 | .481 | 18.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
62 | 70 | .470 | 19.5 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +22 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .278 | .930 | 83 | |
| 22 | .269 | .840 | 75 | |
| 19 | .256 | .763 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.65 | 1.21 | 57.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.99 | 1.28 | 58.2 | |
| 7-1 | 2.82 | 1.25 | 51.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs continue to steamroll through the competition, following their 19-2 demolition of the Seattle Mariners, which showcased their explosive offense and solidified their standing at 75-56. With Kevin Gausman leading the charge on the mound, the Cubs are gearing up for a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where they’ll look to extend their winning streak and improve their playoff positioning. Pete Crow-Armstrong is making headlines as he takes the lead in the latest MVP poll, an impressive feat considering the strong competition. However, there's pressure on Shota Imanaga to step up after a lackluster performance that might impact postseason plans. As the Cubs put the finishing touches on their playoff bid, fans are buzzing about potential call-ups like Owen Ayers, hoping for fresh talent to bolster this already potent roster.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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