Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 87-70, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were crushed by the Miami Marlins 2-8 at Wrigley Field.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. Last night's loss by 6 drags the score down. But a +8 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Cubs Game on September 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kevin Gausman (9-12, 4.55 ERA) vs Ryan Gusto (1-5, 4.14 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were crushed by the Miami Marlins 2-8 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
98 | 59 | .624 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
87 | 70 | .554 | 11.0 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
80 | 77 | .510 | 18.0 | W5 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
76 | 81 | .484 | 22.0 | L1 |
|
Reds
|
|
73 | 84 | .465 | 25.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .282 | .952 | 107 | |
| 26 | .262 | .804 | 89 | |
| 25 | .267 | .836 | 85 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 3.93 | 1.30 | 68.2 | |
| 6-5 | 3.48 | 1.27 | 64.2 | |
| 11-10 | 3.74 | 1.10 | 173.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs are on the brink of clinching a playoff spot, with their magic number resting at just one after a gut-wrenching 12-inning loss to the Marlins. Despite the setback, the offense has been lively, averaging 5.6 runs per game over the last seven days, and their run differential has surged to +13. However, concerns loom over the health of key players like Alex Bregman, who is nursing multiple facial fractures yet could return before the season's end. As the team prepares for another matchup against the Marlins, it's a pivotal moment for the Cubs, they need to shake off the recent disappointment and seize the opportunity to secure their postseason berth.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
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