Castro lifts Cubs past Twins in 10 innings
Starlin Castro atoned for a costly error the previous night with a two-run single in the in the 10th inning on Saturday, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
4
Minnesota Twins
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| MIN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Denorfia singled to shallow right, Coghlan scored, Castro to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Castro singled to center, Fowler and Rizzo scored, Coghlan to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-1
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-1
End of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Dozier lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 4-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Play Result 4-1
Escobar to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-1
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Dozier batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Buxton popped out to second.
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Pop Out 4-1
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Buxton batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Escobar singled to left.
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Single 4-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Vargas grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 4-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Vargas batting
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Play Result 4-1
Rondón relieved Motte.
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Start Inning 4-1
Bottom of the 10th inning
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End Inning 4-1
Middle of the 10th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Montero lined out to center.
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Line Out 4-1
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-1
Montero batting
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Play Result 4-1
Thompson relieved Boyer.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Denorfia singled to shallow right, Coghlan scored, Castro to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Trevor Larnach Out
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedMIN
Brian Dozier2B15
Eddie RosarioRF9
Joe MauerDH7
Trevor Plouffe3B80
Torii HunterRF48
Kurt SuzukiC24
Kennys Vargas1B92
Eduardo EscobarSS3
Byron BuxtonCF25
Substitutes
Shane RobinsonLF38
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Chris CoghlanLF7
Starlin CastroSS13
Kyle SchwarberDH12
Chris DenorfiaRF38
David RossC3
Addison Russell2B27
Substitutes
Jonathan HerreraPR19
Miguel MonteroC14
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