Zobrist, Rizzo homer as Cubs top Pirates 6-2 for sweep
Ben Zobrist hit a three-run home run, Anthony Rizzo also connected and Jon Lester worked out of a pair of jams to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
6
Pittsburgh Pirates
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Báez grounded into fielder's choice to second, Bryant scored, Rizzo out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-2
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Bunted Foul 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Joyce homered to right (398 feet), McCutchen scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Rizzo homered to right (388 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Báez hit a ground rule double to left, Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: 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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: 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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Zobrist homered to right (419 feet), La Stella and Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 6-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Stewart flied out to right.
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Fly Out 6-2
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Stewart batting
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Play Result 6-2
Stewart hit for Melancon.
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
McCutchen struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
McCutchen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Mercer flied out to right.
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Fly Out 6-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Mercer batting
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Play Result 6-2
Rondón relieved Strop.
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Start Inning 6-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 6-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Russell flied out to right.
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Fly Out 6-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-2
Russell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Báez grounded into fielder's choice to second, Bryant scored, Rizzo out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-2
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-2
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 5-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Bunted Foul 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Head to Head
CHC win series 3-0
Injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedPIT
Jordy MercerSS27
Andrew McCutchenCF4
David Freese3B25
Starling MarteLF0
Francisco CervelliC29
Sean Rodriguez3B13
Josh Harrison2B4
Gregory PolancoRF25
Juan NicasioP40
Substitutes
Ryan VogelsongP14
Matt JoycePH7
Tony WatsonP56
Mark MelanconP34
Chris StewartPH12
Jared HughesP35
Jason Rogers1B15
John Jaso1B28
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Tommy La Stella2B4
Kris BryantLF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Javier Baez3B28
Addison RussellSS27
David RossC3
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Jorge SolerPH12
Pedro StropP64
Hector RondonP28
Adam WarrenP48
Ryan KalishRF51
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