Fowler, Haren pace Cubs in 9-0 rout of Cardinals
Dexter Fowler had a leadoff home run and two-run double the first two innings and Dan Haren worked seven innings for the Chicago Cubs, who whipped the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 on Monday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
9
St. Louis Cardinals
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 9-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-0
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Play Result 9-0
Haren hit sacrifice fly to center, Montero scored.
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Advancing On Play 9-0
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 8-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-0
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Play Result 8-0
Russell homered to center (409 feet), Montero and Haren scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-0
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Advancing On Force 7-0
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Montero singled to right center, Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-0
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Rizzo doubled to deep right, Coghlan scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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End Inning 9-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-0
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Play Result 9-0
Jay grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 9-0
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 9-0
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 9-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-0
Jay batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-0
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Play Result 9-0
Stanley struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 9-0
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 9-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 9-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-0
Stanley batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-0
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Play Result 9-0
Moss struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 9-0
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 9-0
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 9-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Play Result 9-0
Grichuk ran for Wong.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-0
Moss batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-0
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Play Result 9-0
Wong struck out swinging, Wong safe at first on wild pitch by Rosscup.
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Wild Pitch 9-0
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Wild Pitch; Runner Reached 9-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 9-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 9-0
Wong batting
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Play Result 9-0
Wong hit for Broxton.
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Play Result 9-0
Rosscup relieved Edwards Jr..
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Play Result 9-0
Báez at third base.
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Start Inning 9-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 9-0
Middle of the 9th
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Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedSTL
Matt Carpenter2B13
Stephen PiscottyLF26
Jason HeywardRF22
Jhonny PeraltaSS27
Brandon Moss1B37
Yadier MolinaC4
Jon JayRF9
Mark Reynolds2B12
Lance LynnP31
Substitutes
Randy ChoateP
Tony Cruz3B17
Tommy PhamLF28
Peter BourjosCF25
Miguel SocolovichP48
Mitch HarrisP40
Jonathan BroxtonP30
Kolten WongPH16
Randal GrichukPR34
Cody StanleyC43
Seth ManessP63
Greg GarciaPH4
Tyler LyonsP58
Pete KozmaSS38
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Tommy La Stella3B4
Chris Coghlan1B7
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Miguel MonteroC14
Starlin Castro2B13
Dan HarenP50
Addison RussellSS27
Substitutes
Chris DenorfiaRF38
Austin JacksonCF16
Matt SzczurLF36
Javier Baez3B28
David RossC3
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Zac RosscupP58
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