Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 74-53, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs eked out a win over the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
The definition of lukewarm. Outscored by 6 this week. On top of that, pitching at 5.7 RA/G. That's a problem.
Cubs Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Clay Holmes (5-5, 2.56 ERA) vs Sean Newcomb (1-3, 2.51 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Chicago Sports Network |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs eked out a win over the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Alex Bregman went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
78 | 48 | .619 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 53 | .583 | 4.5 | W2 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
65 | 62 | .512 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
62 | 66 | .484 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
60 | 66 | .476 | 18.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .282 | .936 | 79 | |
| 22 | .269 | .845 | 74 | |
| 16 | .257 | .754 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 2.25 | 1.18 | 56.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.54 | 1.23 | 49.2 | |
| 4-3 | 4.11 | 1.28 | 57.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 4 HR, 6 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs continue to build momentum with a 7-5 walk-off win over the White Sox, thanks to Alex Bregman's clutch performance, proving once again that he’s a key addition to this roster. As the team sits at 73-53, the buzz surrounding Pete Crow-Armstrong grows as fans wonder if he could reach a 40-40 season after his pregame meet-and-greet with young fans. However, the looming absence of Dansby Swanson raises questions, and Craig Counsell faces the challenge of filling that gap, all while Jacob Webb's contributions are garnering appreciation. With injuries impacting the lineup, the decision to hold onto Pedro Ramirez is looking smarter by the day, bolstering the infield amid the team's quest for the playoffs. The Cubs have a mixed bag of recent performances, but last night's win is a much-needed shot in the arm.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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