Chapman, Cubs stop Indians, cut World Series deficit to 3-2
Aroldis Chapman got eight outs in the longest relief appearance of his career and the Chicago Cubs held off Cleveland Sunday night, cutting the Indians' lead in the World Series 3-2.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cleveland Indians
2
Chicago Cubs
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/17/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 10/16/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | D 0-0 | MLB |
| 10/15/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Lindor singled to center, Davis scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (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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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Ross hit sacrifice fly to left, Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Russell reached on infield single to third, Rizzo scored, Zobrist to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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Bunted Foul 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Bryant homered to left center (387 feet).
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Ramírez homered to left (383 feet).
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Ramírez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Ramírez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Santana flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Santana batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Napoli grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Napoli batting
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Start Inning 2-3
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-3
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Chapman struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Play Result 2-3
Heyward stole third.
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Stolen Base 2-3
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Chapman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Báez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Highlights
Head to Head
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Ben Brown Out
- Riley Martin Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Dexter FowlerCF25
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez2B28
David RossC3
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Miguel MonteroPH14
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Aroldis ChapmanP44
Willson ContrerasC40
CLE
Rajai DavisCF18
Jason Kipnis2B22
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony Napoli1B5
Carlos SantanaLF41
Jose Ramirez3B11
Brandon GuyerRF24
Roberto PerezC20
Trevor BauerP27
Substitutes
Cody AllenP31
Mike ClevingerP52
Coco CrispPH4
Bryan ShawP47
Yan GomesC15
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