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Cubs Fall 8-5 to Astros, Extend Eight-Game Skid

5/25/2026

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Cubs Lose

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Houston Astros 8-5 on Sunday, extending their losing streak to eight games.
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman said the team must reduce empty plate appearances.
The Cubs sit at 29-24, third in the NL Central, 2.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
Pitching injuries have prompted the Cubs to discuss acquiring additional pitchers ahead of Monday’s 1:35 PM EST first pitch.

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Cubs Extend Slump

The Cubs are on an eight-game losing streak, the worst since a 13-game skid in June 1985.
Injuries to Cade Horton (Tommy John), Justin Steele (delayed recovery) and Matthew Boyd (knee) have thinned the rotation.
Jordan Wicks was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to replace Edward Cabrera after his 15-day IL stint.
Rookie Pedro Ramirez made his first major-league start on Sunday after a pinch-hit debut the day before.

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Walker’s Blast

Christian Walker hit a three-run homer that capped a five-run fifth inning, giving the Astros a decisive lead.
Jeremy Peña’s two-run single in the fifth provided the lead before Walker’s blast.
Manager Joe Espada said outfielder Yordan Alvarez, who missed Saturday with back spasms, felt fine with no lingering effects.
Reliever AJ Blubaugh surrendered Michael Busch’s solo homer.
Nate Pearson earned his first save by closing the ninth inning.

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Cubs Lose

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Houston Astros 8-5 on Sunday, extending their losing streak to eight games.
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman said the team must reduce empty plate appearances.
The Cubs sit at 29-24, third in the NL Central, 2.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
Pitching injuries have prompted the Cubs to discuss acquiring additional pitchers ahead of Monday’s 1:35 PM EST first pitch.

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