Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 89-73, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
Cubs Game on September 28
No game on this date.
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 4-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
103 | 59 | .636 | W5 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
89 | 73 | .549 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
82 | 80 | .506 | 21.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
77 | 85 | .475 | 26.0 | L4 |
|
Reds
|
|
75 | 87 | .463 | 28.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | .280 | .942 | 107 | |
| 28 | .265 | .819 | 93 | |
| 26 | .270 | .841 | 86 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-4 | 3.88 | 1.28 | 69.2 | |
| 6-5 | 3.36 | 1.25 | 67.0 | |
| 11-10 | 3.77 | 1.10 | 174.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Cubs, fresh off a 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, are entering the postseason with their powerful offense up for scrutiny. As the team prepares for the Wild Card Series against the Padres, the question looms: can anyone out-power this Cubs lineup that has shown it can thrive in October? With players like Pete Crow-Armstrong leading the charge, hitting .280, the Cubs' ability to connect with the long ball will be crucial in the playoffs, especially when slugging percentages take center stage. Meanwhile, the clash among teams in the postseason highlights the stark contrasts in payroll strategies, with the Cubs aiming to prove that big spending can bear fruit. As they gear up for battle, the excitement is palpable,this Cubs team is ready to make some noise.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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