Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 74-54, 2nd in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Tough week to look at. Getting outscored by 15 is dragging the score south. Pair that with the bats at 3.1 R/G are the biggest drag right now.
Cubs Game on August 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.02 ERA) vs Emerson Hancock (7-7, 3.30 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Mariners.TV, KING 5 |
Cubs Score & Recap
The Chicago Cubs did not play yesterday.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
79 | 49 | .617 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
74 | 54 | .578 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 63 | .512 | 13.5 | W1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 66 | .488 | 16.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
61 | 67 | .477 | 18.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | .279 | .928 | 79 | |
| 22 | .268 | .843 | 74 | |
| 16 | .255 | .749 | 63 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-2 | 2.25 | 1.18 | 56.0 | |
| 4-3 | 4.11 | 1.28 | 57.0 | |
| 7-1 | 2.86 | 1.27 | 50.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Cubs News
The Cubs’ momentum is slipping as they stumble into the final stretch of the season, with a recent 0-3 loss to the White Sox intensifying concerns. Over the past week, they’ve gone 3-4 and been outscored by 15 runs, raising alarms about their offense, which has averaged just 3.1 runs per game during this stretch. Meanwhile, the minor leagues are buzzing with hope as the Iowa Cubs edged out the Toledo Mud Hens in a thrilling 5-4 extra-inning win, showcasing young talent like Connor Noland. On a positive note, Alex Bregman is not only contributing on the field but also championing autism advocacy, reinforcing the team's commitment beyond baseball. As fans reflect on the franchise's history of walk-off thrillers,12 this season alone,they must wonder if the Cubs can rally to keep their postseason dreams alive.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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