Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 72-53, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs got routed by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-11 at Wrigley Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. A loss by 7 last night and the vibes reflect it. Working in their favor, averaging 5.9 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end.
Cubs Game on August 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (8-9, 3.74 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (4-9, 4.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network, WCIU TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs got routed by the St. Louis Cardinals 4-11 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Miguel Amaya went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
77 | 48 | .616 | W2 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
72 | 53 | .576 | 5.0 | L2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
63 | 61 | .508 | 13.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
61 | 65 | .484 | 16.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
59 | 64 | .480 | 17.0 | L2 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .276 | .907 | 75 | |
| 21 | .273 | .848 | 73 | |
| 18 | .216 | .704 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 2.33 | 1.17 | 54.0 | |
| 4-3 | 3.86 | 1.25 | 56.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.57 | 1.22 | 49.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.1 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Cubs' Sunday showdown against the Cardinals is overshadowed by the alarming news of Dansby Swanson's left oblique injury, which sent him to the IL and leaves a significant hole in the lineup. Swanson's exit was a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change, especially as the Cubs are already treading water with a 72-52 record. On a brighter note, Edward Cabrera returns from the injured list, bringing his promising potential back to a pitching staff that desperately needs reinforcements. The Cubs are scoring well, averaging 5.7 runs over the last week, but with Swanson sidelined, the pressure now mounts on players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki to keep the offensive momentum alive against the Cardinals. The roster crunch looms ahead with Matt Shaw's imminent rehab assignment, leaving many to wonder about the fate of James Triantos.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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