Chicago Cubs News & Updates
The Chicago Cubs were 77-60, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 5-7 at Wrigley Field.
Could tip either way. The lineup producing 8.6 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score. On top of that, outscoring opponents by 29 this week.
Cubs Game on August 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Clay Holmes (5-6, 2.26 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (10-3, 2.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Cubs Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 5-7 at Wrigley Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-5 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
Cubs Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
85 | 52 | .620 | L1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
77 | 60 | .562 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
68 | 70 | .493 | 17.5 | L2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
67 | 71 | .486 | 18.5 | W2 |
|
Reds
|
|
65 | 72 | .474 | 20.0 | W1 |
Chicago Cubs are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +29 run differential.
Cubs Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | .283 | .954 | 91 | |
| 23 | .274 | .853 | 79 | |
| 20 | .255 | .766 | 73 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 2.87 | 1.22 | 59.2 | |
| 5-6 | 2.26 | 1.06 | 75.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.98 | 1.26 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 5 HR, 8 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Cubs News
In a week where the bats have exploded, the Cubs' offense has shown no sign of slowing down, averaging 8.4 runs per game, culminating in a 17-5 demolition of the Reds yesterday. Pete Crow-Armstrong is particularly hot, belting his fifth homer in just two games, proving he’s a player to watch as we head into the final stretch of the season. Meanwhile, minor league standout Javier Assad also flashed potential, going strong for the Iowa Cubs with a solid performance, striking out five in just over five innings. With the Cubs holding a 77-59 record and remaining in striking distance of the division lead, the conversation is shifting to maintaining this momentum and the looming offseason challenges, especially with regard to retention of pitchers like Clay Holmes, who has been a critical asset since joining the team.
Cubs Upcoming Schedule
The Chicago Cubs visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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