Hendricks lowers ERA to 2.09 as Cubs top Pirates 3-0
Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors' best ERA to 2.09 and Anthony Rizzo homered to lead the Cubs past the Pirates 3-0 on Tuesday for Chicago's 21st win in August.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
0
Chicago Cubs
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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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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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 6: 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
Montero singled to left, Russell scored, Montero thrown out at second attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Rizzo homered to right (373 feet), Báez scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 0-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
McCutchen flied out to center.
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Fly Out 0-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
McCutchen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Bell grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 0-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
Bell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Harrison struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
Harrison batting
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Play Result 0-3
Fowler in center field.
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Play Result 0-3
Szczur in left field.
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Play Result 0-3
Chapman relieved Edwards Jr..
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Start Inning 0-3
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 0-3
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Lineup Change 0-3
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Lineup Change 0-3
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Lineup Change 0-3
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Lineup Change 0-3
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End Inning 0-3
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Heyward grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 0-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-3
Heyward batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Soler walked.
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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
Javier Baez2B28
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Jorge SolerLF12
Jason HeywardRF22
Addison RussellSS27
Miguel MonteroC14
Matt SzczurLF36
Kyle HendricksP28
Substitutes
Aroldis ChapmanP44
Ben ZobristPH18
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Dexter FowlerCF25
PIT
Josh Harrison2B4
Josh Bell1B56
Andrew McCutchenCF4
Gregory PolancoRF25
Starling MarteLF0
David Freese3B25
Francisco CervelliC29
Jordy MercerSS27
Chad KuhlP61
Substitutes
John JasoPH28
A.J. SchugelP31
Matt JoycePH7
Jared HughesP35
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