Arrieta throws 8 scoreless innings as Cubs beat Rockies 6-2
Jake Arrieta threw eight scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs hit three home runs to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Colorado Rockies
2
Chicago Cubs
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Wrigley Field · 41,702 att.
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 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
González homered to left center (389 feet), Story scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Ross hit sacrifice fly to right, Báez scored, Russell to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: foul
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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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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Fowler homered to right center (397 feet), Szczur and Ross scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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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: foul
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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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Soler homered to center (417 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Rizzo homered to right (381 feet).
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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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Parra grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Parra batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Arenado struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Arenado batting
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Play Result 2-6
Strop relieved Wood.
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
González homered to left center (389 feet), Story scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Home Run 1-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Story doubled to deep right.
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Double 0-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Story batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Adames grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 0-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Adames batting
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Play Result 0-6
Wood relieved Arrieta.
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Head to Head
COL wins series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Colorado Rockies
- Kris Bryant Out
- McCade Brown Out
- Chase Dollander Out
- Welinton Herrera Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Jorge SolerLF12
Javier Baez2B28
Addison RussellSS27
Matt SzczurLF36
David RossC3
Jake ArrietaP49
Substitutes
Jason HeywardRF22
Travis WoodP19
Pedro StropP64
COL
Cristhian Adames2B14
Trevor StorySS10
Carlos GonzalezRF2
Nolan Arenado3B28
Gerardo ParraCF88
Mark Reynolds1B12
Ryan RaburnLF18
Dustin GarneauC13
Christian BergmanP56
Substitutes
Jason GurkaP72
Brandon BarnesPH90
David HaleP41
Ben Paulsen1B10
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