Cubs hit 3 homers in support of Hammel, top Pirates 9-4
Addison Russell, David Ross and Kris Bryant homered, leading Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-4 Friday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
4
Chicago Cubs
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Wrigley Field · 37,479 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 4-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
McCutchen homered to left (367 feet), Rodriguez scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Fowler doubled to right center, Ross scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-9
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 8: foul
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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 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Cervelli reached on infield single to third, Marte scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-8
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Play Result 1-8
Marte stole second, Polanco scored, Marte safe at third on throwing error by catcher Ross.
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Error 1-8
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-8
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Play Result 0-8
Ross homered to left center (396 feet), Rizzo and Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-8
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Bryant homered to left center (377 feet), Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Russell homered to left (385 feet), Zobrist and Soler scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (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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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-9
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
Marte lined out to center.
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Line Out 4-9
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Play Result 4-9
Polanco to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 4-9
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Strike Looking 4-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
Marte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
Polanco walked.
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 4-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-9
Polanco batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-9
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Play Result 4-9
McCutchen homered to left (367 feet), Rodriguez scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-9
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Home Run 3-9
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
McCutchen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Jaso grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 2-9
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Play Result 2-9
Rodriguez to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-9
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-9
Jaso batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-9
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Play Result 2-9
Rodriguez walked.
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 2-9
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-9
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Jason HeywardRF22
Kris BryantLF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Jorge SolerLF12
Addison RussellSS27
David RossC3
Jason HammelP39
Substitutes
Clayton RichardP2
Trevor CahillP35
Adam WarrenP48
Javier Baez3B28
PIT
John Jaso1B28
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoRF25
Starling MarteLF0
Francisco CervelliC29
Jung Ho Kang3B16
Josh Harrison2B4
Jordy MercerSS27
Francisco LirianoP45
Substitutes
Chris StewartC12
Jared HughesP35
Arquimedes CamineroP48
Cole FigueroaPH
Ryan VogelsongP14
Sean RodriguezSS13
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