Hendricks, 4 relievers throw 5-hitter, Cubs beat Rangers 6-0
Kyle Hendricks and four relievers combined on a five-hitter, Addison Russell had a two-run single to key a five-run sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Friday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
0
Chicago Cubs
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Wrigley Field · 41,482 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 |
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Play by Play
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Pitch 5: foul
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Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 3: foul
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Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Pitch 4: foul
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 5: foul
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Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 5: foul
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Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Szczur singled to center, Russell and Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-6
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Advancing On Play 0-5
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Play Result 0-4
Heyward grounded into fielder's choice to first, Contreras scored, Russell safe at third on throwing error by first baseman Fielder, Heyward safe at second on throwing error by first baseman Fielder.
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Error 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 0-3
Russell singled to center, Bryant and Rizzo scored, Contreras to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 4: foul
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Báez singled to left, Russell scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 0-6
Middle of the 9th
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Play Result 0-6
Andrus flied out to center.
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Fly Out 0-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Andrus batting
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Play Result 0-6
Rua flied out to right.
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Fly Out 0-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Rua batting
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Play Result 0-6
Fielder grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 0-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Fielder batting
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Grimm relieved Strop.
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Start Inning 0-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 0-6
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End of the 8th
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Play Result 0-6
Zobrist flied out to left.
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Fly Out 0-6
Pitch 6: in play
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-6
Zobrist batting
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Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Ben ZobristLF18
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Willson ContrerasC40
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez2B28
Albert AlmoraCF5
Kyle HendricksP28
Substitutes
Matt SzczurPH36
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Travis WoodP19
Pedro StropP64
Tommy La StellaPH4
Justin GrimmP46
TEX
Rougned Odor2B24
Ian DesmondCF20
Nomar MazaraRF15
Adrian Beltre3B29
Prince Fielder1B84
Ryan RuaLF16
Elvis AndrusSS18
Robinson ChirinosC23
Martin PerezP33
Substitutes
Tony BarnetteP43
Jurickson ProfarPH17
Jose LeclercP37
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