Bryant homers twice in Cubs' 9-3 win over Braves
Kris Bryant homered twice and Kyle Schwarber connected an inning after hitting a hard foul ball that sent a fan to the hospital Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat Atlanta 9-3, the Braves' seventh st
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Atlanta Braves
3
Chicago Cubs
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHC | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Swisher singled to right, Maybin scored, Freeman to second, Freeman to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Force 3-9
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Bryant homered to center (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Swisher singled to right center, Maybin scored, Freeman to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-8
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Lavarnway homered to center (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Hammel singled to shallow left, Bryant scored, Montero to third, Soler to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-8
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 3-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Maybin popped out to second.
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Pop Out 3-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Maybin batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Markakis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Gomes struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-9
Gomes batting
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Play Result 3-9
Gomes hit for Vizcaíno.
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Play Result 3-9
J. Russell relieved Motte.
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Start Inning 3-9
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-9
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Lineup Change 3-9
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Lineup Change 3-9
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Lineup Change 3-9
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End Inning 3-9
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-9
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Play Result 3-9
Ross struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-9
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Atlanta Braves
- Spencer Strider Out
- Joey Wentz Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Chris Coghlan2B7
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Miguel MonteroC14
Jorge SolerRF12
Jason HammelP39
Addison RussellSS27
Substitutes
Jonathan Herrera2B19
Chris DenorfiaRF38
Clayton RichardP2
Jason MotteP30
David RossPH3
James RussellP88
Starlin CastroSS13
ATL
Nick MarkakisRF22
Cameron MaybinCF15
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick SwisherLF23
Adonis Garcia3B13
Jace Peterson2B6
Pedro CiriacoSS15
Ryan LavarnwayC50
Matt WislerP86
Substitutes
Andrew McKirahanP
David AardsmaP79
Eury PerezPH
Matt MarksberryP56
Arodys VizcainoP68
Jonny GomesPH31
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