Zobrist powers Cubs to 7-3 win over Reds
Ben Zobrist homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
7
Cincinnati Reds
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Votto homered to center (417 feet), Iribarren scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-3
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Zobrist homered to right (380 feet), Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-1
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Rizzo singled to right, Fowler and Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-1
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Advancing On Play 4-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Russell doubled to left, Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Iribarren grounded out to second, Peraza scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Bryant grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Montero scored, Fowler out at second, La Stella to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Zobrist homered to right (377 feet).
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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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: 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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 7-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
De Jesús Jr. lined out to right.
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Line Out 7-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
De Jesús Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Suárez lined out to center.
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Line Out 7-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 7-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Suárez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Duvall struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-3
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 7-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Duvall batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Votto homered to center (417 feet), Iribarren scored.
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Advancing On Force 7-3
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Home Run 7-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Votto batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Iribarren struck out swinging, Iribarren safe at first on wild pitch by Edwards Jr..
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Wild Pitch 7-1
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Wild Pitch; Runner Reached 7-1
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Cincinnati Reds
- Blake Dunn Out
- Spencer Steer Out
- Tony Santillan Out
- Julian Garcia Out
- Dane Myers Out
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCIN
Jose PerazaSS81
Hernan IribarrenCF33
Joey Votto1B37
Adam DuvallLF14
Eugenio Suarez3B28
Ivan De Jesus Jr.2B11
Tucker BarnhartC18
Tony RendaRF43
Josh A. SmithP58
Substitutes
Tony CingraniP54
Abel De Los SantosP66
Ross OhlendorfP27
Patrick KivlehanRF80
Steve SelskyRF62
Matt MagillP36
CHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Jason HeywardRF22
Addison RussellSS27
Chris CoghlanLF7
Miguel MonteroC14
Jake BuchananP15
Substitutes
Albert AlmoraCF5
Matt SzczurRF36
Justin GrimmP46
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Tommy La StellaPH4
Trevor CahillP35
Joe SmithP38
Javier Baez2B28
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