Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 77-59, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs creamed the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 at Wrigley Field.
The trend line looks fine. A W by 12 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Factor in the bats are producing at 8.4 R/G this week.
Cubs Game on August 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shota Imanaga (8-9, 3.78 ERA) vs Chase Burns (14-3, 2.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs creamed the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyrone Taylor went 4-5.
- Alex Bregman went 3-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Carson Kelly went 2-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 4-6 with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
- Seiya Suzuki went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
85 | 51 | .625 | W4 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
77 | 59 | .566 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
68 | 69 | .496 | 17.5 | L1 |
|
Pirates
|
|
66 | 71 | .482 | 19.5 | W1 |
|
Reds
|
|
64 | 72 | .471 | 21.0 | L1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +30 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | .282 | .944 | 89 | |
| 23 | .277 | .862 | 79 | |
| 20 | .255 | .766 | 73 |
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 | 3.98 | 1.26 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .467 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, .583 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
In a disheartening turn, the Cubs suffered another loss to the Cincinnati Reds, marking a staggering trend for a team that scored eight runs yet still fell short. This is only the second time all year they've lost with that many runs, a testament to their struggling pitching staff. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong is trying to spark hope with his first career three-home run game, showcasing the offensive potential that has been both a blessing and a curse as the Cubs navigate a rough 2-5 stretch. With the offense averaging 6.7 runs per game over the last week, it's clear the bats are alive, but they need reliable arms to back them up. As they prepare for another game against the Reds, fans are left wrestling with the frustration of missed trades and prospect injuries that could weigh heavily in the final stretch.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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