Soler, Lester lead Cubs to 6-1 win over Brewers
Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Cubs beat the Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in 20 games.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Milwaukee Brewers
1
Chicago Cubs
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CHC | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 4-1 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 10-1 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 5-4 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Out 1-6
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Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Arcia grounded out to pitcher, Broxton scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 7: foul
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Pitch 6: foul
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 0-6
Ross homered to left (394 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 4: foul
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 7: foul
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Pitch 8: foul
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Pitch 7: foul
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Pitch 5: foul
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Soler homered to left center (437 feet), Zobrist and Russell scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Russell singled to right, Bryant scored, Zobrist to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Zobrist singled to right, Fowler scored, Bryant to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 1-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Gennett grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 1-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Gennett batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Carter struck out swinging.
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Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Pitch 3: foul
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Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Carter batting
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Play Result 1-6
Pérez lined out to center.
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Pitch 3: in play
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Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Pérez batting
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Play Result 1-6
Báez at second base.
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Play Result 1-6
Wood relieved Edwards Jr..
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Play Result 1-6
Zobrist in left field.
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Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-6
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End of the 8th
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Play Result 1-6
Fowler grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 1-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Fowler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Báez grounded out to third, Soler to third, Ross to second.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Milwaukee Brewers
- Quinn Priester Out
- Angel Zerpa Out
- Brian Fitzpatrick Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Addison RussellSS27
Jorge SolerLF12
Jason HeywardRF22
David RossC3
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Travis WoodP19
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Javier Baez2B28
MIL
Keon BroxtonCF16
Orlando ArciaSS11
Jonathan Villar3B19
Hernan PerezRF4
Chris Carter1B48
Scooter Gennett2B14
Jake ElmoreLF68
Martin MaldonadoC15
Jimmy NelsonP40
Substitutes
Tyler CravyP45
Carlos TorresP51
Ramon FloresPH96
Damien MagnificoP75
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