Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 78-62, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Milwaukee Brewers 5-9 at Wrigley Field.
The numbers aren't lying. Last night's loss by 4 drags the score down. Making it worse, 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Cubs Game on September 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kevin Gausman (8-11, 4.52 ERA) vs Logan Henderson (9-2, 2.48 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Milwaukee Brewers 5-9 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 2-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
87 | 53 | .621 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
78 | 62 | .557 | 9.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
70 | 70 | .500 | 17.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
68 | 72 | .486 | 19.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
67 | 73 | .479 | 20.0 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .280 | .943 | 91 | |
| 24 | .275 | .860 | 80 | |
| 24 | .260 | .790 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-6 | 2.09 | 1.07 | 81.2 | |
| 6-4 | 3.15 | 1.23 | 60.0 | |
| 4-4 | 4.23 | 1.28 | 61.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 4 HR, 8 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs' recent struggles are palpable, highlighted by their inability to hold onto an early lead against the Brewers, leaving fans frustrated. Nico Hoerner's dazzling play in the field was a bright spot, but it can't mask the growing tension in the NL Wild Card race, especially with the Phillies suddenly gaining ground. As the Cubs look to solidify their bullpen, Edward Cabrera's brief rehab outing sparks hope, yet questions loom over Daniel Palencia's future as he faces potential demotion to Iowa. Amidst this chaos, ESPN's Jeff Passan couldn't resist taking a jab at Cubs fans, further rubbing salt in the wound. The team needs to regroup quickly, otherwise, they risk watching their postseason dreams slip further away.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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