Ross helps Cubs edge Cardinals 3-1
David Ross homered and teamed with Jon Lester for another scoreless performance, and the Chicago Cubs hurt St. Louis' wild-card chances with 3-1 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
1
Chicago Cubs
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Contreras singled to right, Zobrist scored. Báez to third, Contreras to second, Russell thrown out at home attempting to advance on play.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Bunted Foul 1-2
Pitch 5: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Peralta singled to center, J. Martínez scored, Carpenter to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Russell doubled to left, Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Ross homered to left center (406 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: 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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 1-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
J. Martínez struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 7: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Play Result 1-3
Grichuk to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 1-3
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
J. Martínez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Grichuk walked.
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Grichuk batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Gyorko flied out to center.
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Fly Out 1-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Gyorko batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Molina grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 1-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Molina batting
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Play Result 1-3
Chapman relieved Grimm.
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Start Inning 1-3
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-3
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Lineup Change 1-3
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End Inning 1-3
End of the 8th
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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
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris BryantLF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez3B28
David RossC3
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Willson ContrerasC40
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Justin GrimmP46
Tommy La StellaPH4
Aroldis ChapmanP44
STL
Matt Carpenter2B13
Stephen PiscottyRF26
Jhonny Peralta3B27
Brandon Moss1B37
Yadier MolinaC4
Jedd GyorkoSS5
Randal GrichukCF34
Jose MartinezLF16
Carlos MartinezP18
Substitutes
Kevin SiegristP54
Matt AdamsPH18
Zach DukeP32
Jonathan BroxtonP30
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