Cubs avoid sweep thanks to two four-run innings against Phillies
Ryan Kalish hit a two-run double and an RBI triple and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Sunday to avoid a sweep.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Philadelphia Phillies
3
Chicago Cubs
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| CHC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Wrigley Field · 26,712 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Play Result 3-8
B Revere scored, J Rollins to third, C Utley to second on wild pitch by P Strop.
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Wild Pitch 3-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
J Rollins grounded into fielder's choice to third, C Asche scored, T Gwynn Jr. out at third, B Revere to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-8
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
A Rizzo singled to left, R Kalish scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-8
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Foul Ball 1-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
R Kalish doubled to deep center, J Baker and E Bonifacio scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-7
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
E Bonifacio reached on infield single to shortstop, R Sweeney scored, J Baker to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
C Utley grounded out to pitcher, B Revere scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-4
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
R Howard lined out to left.
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Line Out 3-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Play Result 3-8
B Revere scored, J Rollins to third, C Utley to second on wild pitch by P Strop.
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Wild Pitch 3-8
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Wild Pitch 3-8
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Wild Pitch 3-8
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
R Howard batting
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Play Result 2-8
P Strop relieved J Veras.
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Lineup Change 2-8
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Lineup Change 2-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
C Utley walked, B Revere to third, J Rollins to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
C Utley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
J Rollins grounded into fielder's choice to third, C Asche scored, T Gwynn Jr. out at third, B Revere to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-8
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-8
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-8
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 1-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 1-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-8
J Rollins batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
B Revere walked.
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Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Play Result 1-8
C Asche to third, T Gwynn Jr. to second on wild pitch by J Veras.
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Head to Head
PHI wins series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Philadelphia Phillies
- Brandon Marsh Out
- Johan Rojas Out
- Felix Reyes Out
- Brad Keller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Emilio BonifacioCF27
Ryan KalishLF51
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Nate SchierholtzRF62
Luis Valbuena3B18
Starlin CastroSS13
Ryan SweeneyCF26
John D BakerC4
Carlos Manuel VillanuevaP91
Substitutes
Darwin Barney2B20
Justin RuggianoPH39
Brian SchlitterP99
Mike OltPH25
Hector RondonP28
Junior LakePH48
Jose VerasP57
Pedro StropP64
PHI
Ben RevereCF25
Jimmy RollinsSS7
Chase Utley2B26
Ryan Howard1B6
Marlon ByrdRF6
Domonic BrownLF81
Carlos RuizC52
Cody James Asche3B99
A.J. BurnettP34
Substitutes
Brad LincolnP32
Cesar HernandezPH15
Jeff ManshipP53
Tony GwynnPH7
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