Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 5-6, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs crushed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 at Tropicana Field.
A healthy temperature for a reason. Last night's win by 7 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. And plus-5 in run differential this stretch.
Cubs Game on April 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Colin Rea (0-0, 4.26 ERA) vs Joe Boyle (0-0, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Marquee Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs crushed the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 3-5.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Moisés Ballesteros went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reds
|
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8 | 3 | .727 | W5 | |
|
Brewers
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8 | 3 | .727 | L1 | |
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Pirates
|
|
7 | 4 | .636 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Cardinals
|
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6 | 5 | .545 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Cubs
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5 | 6 | .455 | 3.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .200 | .839 | 7 | |
| 1 | .294 | .929 | 4 | |
| 0 | .297 | .870 | 7 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Cubs are reeling after losing two straight to the Rays, with Tuesday's defeat marking their sixth loss in ten games. The sour mood is exacerbated by the devastating news that young ace Cade Horton will need season-ending surgery for elbow damage, leaving fans to wonder what the future holds. Amidst the chaos, Michael Busch is finding his groove, thriving against left-handers and hinting at a silver lining in this turbulent start. Meanwhile, the minor leagues are buzzing with activity as the Pelicans remain undefeated, and Tyler Beede's return to the organization has fans scratching their heads. With a 4-6 record and a +6 run differential, the math looks better than the mood, but the Cubs need to turn it around fast before the season slips away.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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