Texas' Bush keeps up comeback, goes 2 sharp innings vs Cubs
Former top pick Matt Bush pitched two hitless innings, his latest step for Texas since spending more than three years in prison, and the Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
0
Texas Rangers
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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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 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
E Garcia hit sacrifice fly to center, Hoying scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Play Result 0-4
Lindley scored, Hoying to third on wild pitch by A Warren.
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Wild Pitch 0-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Hoying doubled to deep right, D Bernier scored, Lindley to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Fielder singled to shallow left, Desmond scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Desmond tripled to deep right, Alberto scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 0-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
M Kawasaki grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 0-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Play Result 0-5
Watkins to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 0-5
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
M Kawasaki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Watkins grounded into fielder's choice to first, Brockmeyer out at second, Burks to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 0-5
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 0-5
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 0-5
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
Watkins batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Brockmeyer hit by pitch, Burks to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Hit By Pitch 0-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
Brockmeyer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
J Perez popped out to second.
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Pop Out 0-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
J Perez batting
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Play Result 0-5
Burks ran for K Schwarber.
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Lineup Change 0-5
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Lineup Change 0-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
K Schwarber singled to right.
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Single 0-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-5
K Schwarber batting
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Play Result 0-5
Tolleson relieved Kela.
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Head to Head
Injuries
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTEX
Hanser AlbertoSS26
Ian DesmondCF20
Prince Fielder1B84
Adrian Beltre3B29
Mitch MorelandDH18
Justin RuggianoLF39
Pedro Ciriaco2B15
Drew StubbsRF46
Chris GimenezC46
Substitutes
Luis MarteSS89
James JonesCF66
Ryan Rua1B16
Doug Bernier3B
Jared HoyingLF28- Edwin Garcia2B
Jordan DanksRF
Michael McKenryC
CHC
Addison RussellSS27
Kristopher NegronSS45
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Jorge SolerRF12
Tim FederowiczC18
Matt SzczurCF36
Munenori KawasakiSS66
Jason Vosler3B35
Kyle HendricksP28
Substitutes
Manny ParraP39
John AndreoliCF57
Adam WarrenP48
Juan PerezRF5
Cael BrockmeyerC81
Spencer PattonP19
Logan Watkins2B
Jesus Guzman1B29
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