Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 83-66, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
Could tip either way. A 12-man IL is starting to matter. On top of that, 3-4 over their last 7. The record says it all.
Cubs Game on September 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (8-4, 4.03 ERA) vs Bubba Chandler (7-9, 4.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs escaped with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Pedro Ramírez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
93 | 56 | .624 | W5 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
83 | 66 | .557 | 10.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
74 | 75 | .497 | 19.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
73 | 76 | .490 | 20.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 23.5 | L5 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | .279 | .939 | 98 | |
| 25 | .264 | .803 | 84 | |
| 24 | .270 | .850 | 81 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 4.15 | 1.26 | 65.0 | |
| 6-4 | 3.29 | 1.24 | 63.0 | |
| 9-1 | 2.76 | 1.23 | 58.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs secured a gritty 4-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing their resilience with a late eighth-inning rally fueled by just one hit. As the Cubs inch closer to the postseason, the return of Edward Cabrera from the IL adds a layer of intrigue, especially with him transitioning to a relief role at such a critical juncture. Meanwhile, the season-ending surgery for Phil Maton leaves a gap in the bullpen that Cabrera will need to help fill. Despite the ups and downs of the past week, the Cubs are still riding a wave of momentum, now sitting at 82-66 as they aim for a strong finish. The whispers about Matt Shaw's potential as a trade asset underline the front office's focus on improving for next season, but for now, the spotlight is shining bright on this team as they chase October.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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