Cubs rally for 8-7 win against Pirates in 13 innings
Miguel Montero hit a game-ending RBI single in the 13th inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a wild 8-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
7
Chicago Cubs
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
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| 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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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Montero singled to shallow left, Bryant scored, Rizzo to third, Zobrist to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-7
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Play Result 7-7
Rizzo singled to right center, Fowler scored, Bryant to third.
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Advancing On Play 7-7
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Harrison hit sacrifice fly to left, Freese scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-6
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Soler homered to right center (427 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Contreras homered to center (418 feet), Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-5
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 7-8
End of the 13th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-8
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Play Result 7-8
Montero singled to shallow left, Bryant scored, Rizzo to third, Zobrist to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Advancing On Force 7-8
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Single 7-7
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 7-7
Pitch 5: ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 7-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-7
Montero batting
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Play Result 7-7
Montero hit for Zastryzny.
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Lineup Change 7-7
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Lineup Change 7-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-7
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Play Result 7-7
Zobrist intentionally walked, Rizzo to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-7
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Intentional Ball 7-7
Pitch 4: ball 4 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 7-7
Pitch 3: ball 3 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 7-7
Pitch 2: ball 2 (intentional ball)
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Intentional Ball 7-7
Pitch 1: ball 1 (intentional ball)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-7
Zobrist batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-7
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Play Result 7-7
Rizzo singled to right center, Fowler scored, Bryant to third.
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Advancing On Play 7-7
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Advancing On Play 7-7
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Single 7-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
Rizzo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Bryant singled to right, Fowler to third.
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Advancing On Play 7-6
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Single 7-6
Pitch 8: in play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Head to Head
CHC win series 3-0
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
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Jorge SolerLF12
Jason HeywardRF22
Willson ContrerasC40
Javier Baez2B28
Jake ArrietaP49
Substitutes
Aroldis ChapmanP44
Trevor CahillP35
David RossPH3
Justin GrimmP46
Rob ZastryznyP58
Miguel MonteroPH14
Travis WoodP19
Spencer PattonP19
Matt SzczurPH36
Felix PenaP74
Addison RussellSS27
PIT
Josh Harrison2B4
Josh Bell1B56
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoRF25
Starling MarteLF0
David Freese3B25
Francisco CervelliC29
Jordy MercerSS27
Steven BraultP25
Substitutes
Felipe VazquezP73
Neftali FelizP30
Eric FryerPH41
Tony WatsonP56
Jeff LockeP31
Jared HughesP35
John JasoPH28
A.J. SchugelP31
Matt JoycePH7
Sean Rodriguez1B13
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