Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 75-56, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs pummeled the Seattle Mariners 19-2 at T-Mobile Park.
On the right side of things. Took last night by 17. That matters. Plus, scoring 6.1 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Cubs Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Chase Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.58 ERA) vs Merrill Kelly (8-11, 5.37 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, DBACKS.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs pummeled the Seattle Mariners 19-2 at T-Mobile Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 1 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ian Happ went 2-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
- Alex Bregman went 0-3 with 2 RBI.
- Pedro Ramírez went 3-6 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
81 | 50 | .618 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
75 | 56 | .573 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
66 | 66 | .500 | 15.5 | L3 |
|
Pirates
|
|
63 | 69 | .477 | 18.5 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
62 | 69 | .473 | 19.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .281 | .938 | 83 | |
| 22 | .270 | .842 | 74 | |
| 19 | .256 | .766 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3 | 2.65 | 1.21 | 57.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.06 | 1.30 | 57.2 | |
| 7-1 | 2.82 | 1.25 | 51.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs crushed the Mariners 19-2 in a triumphant finale, highlighted by Ian Happ’s grand slam that sparked a 17-hit offensive explosion. This kind of offensive firepower is what the Cubs need as they cling to playoff hopes, but they also must confront their troubling run differential, which paints a grim picture in the NL Central race against the Brewers. Alex Bregman has found his footing at the plate, cementing himself as a vital player, while the bullpen remains a concern, the potential return of Shelby Miller could be the boost they need. With a record of 74-56, the Cubs are still in the hunt, but their recent struggles, including a 2-5 stretch, have left fans questioning whether they can sustain this momentum as the season winds down.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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