Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 76-59, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Cincinnati Reds 8-10 at Wrigley Field.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. Working in their favor, offense humming at 6.7 R/G this week.
Cubs Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kevin Gausman (7-11, 4.37 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (6-9, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs dropped one to the Cincinnati Reds 8-10 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 2 |
Highlights
- Pedro Ramírez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Michael Busch went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
84 | 51 | .622 | W3 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
76 | 59 | .563 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
68 | 68 | .500 | 16.5 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
65 | 71 | .478 | 19.5 | L2 |
|
Reds
|
|
64 | 71 | .474 | 20.0 | W2 |
Chicago Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .277 | .922 | 83 | |
| 22 | .274 | .850 | 77 | |
| 19 | .252 | .753 | 70 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 2.91 | 1.23 | 58.2 | |
| 5-6 | 2.26 | 1.06 | 75.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.07 | 1.29 | 59.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cubs News
The Chicago Cubs are feeling the heat as they struggle to maintain their grip on a playoff spot, currently holding a 76-58 record but coming off a disappointing 2-5 week. The bullpen is a major concern, with manager Craig Counsell's decisions facing scrutiny after a frustrating 10-8 loss to the Reds, where a furious rally fell short due to persistent pitching woes. To complicate matters, the recent DFA of Hoby Milner raises eyebrows about roster stability in a time where depth is crucial, especially with injuries decimating their relief options. On a brighter note, Matt Shaw's return from the injured list could provide a much-needed boost to the bench, while Seiya Suzuki and Pedro Ramírez continue to swing hot bats, but without consistent pitching support, the Cubs may find themselves on the outside looking in come October.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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