Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 52-42, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds 0-4 at Great American Ball Park.
Cooling off for real reasons. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Compounding things, the -17 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Cubs Game on July 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Javier Assad (6-1, 4.15 ERA) vs Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds 0-4 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
59 | 34 | .634 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
52 | 42 | .553 | 7.5 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
49 | 44 | .527 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
47 | 47 | .500 | 12.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
43 | 50 | .462 | 16.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .293 | .920 | 52 | |
| 16 | .213 | .713 | 58 | |
| 15 | .270 | .819 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.18 | 1.31 | 39.2 | |
| 5-1 | 2.86 | 1.27 | 34.2 | |
| 2-2 | 4.44 | 1.25 | 26.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are grappling with a flurry of challenges as they sit 52-41 in the division, still clinging to playoff hopes. Despite a tightly contested 2-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the team's offense continues to shine, averaging 6.6 runs per game over the last week. However, their pitching woes remain a concern, with a troubling 5.6 runs allowed per game. The looming trade deadline is causing ripples of speculation, especially with reports suggesting the need for a high-leverage reliever like AJ Blubaugh. Meanwhile, Shota Imanaga’s struggle to find consistency reflects the team’s overall resilience amid a carousel of injuries. As the Cubs look to bolster their roster and maintain their competitiveness, their versatility will be tested in the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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