Russell returns as Cubs fall to Astros 8-6
Addison Russell homered and drove in three runs in the Chicago Cubs' 8-6 exhibition loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
6
Houston Astros
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HOU | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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 6-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Out 6-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Out 6-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 6-8
Fisher scored on Schwarber's passed ball.
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Passed Ball 6-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-7
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Play Result 6-7
A Bregman singled to right center, Gattis scored, Fisher to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-7
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Gattis doubled to center, Gurriel and Reddick scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-6
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Advancing On Play 6-5
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-4
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Play Result 6-4
C Correa singled to center, A Bregman scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-4
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Rizzo homered to right.
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
J Altuve homered to right.
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Russell homered to left, Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Reddick homered to right, C Beltran scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Schwarber doubled to right, Ja. Báez scored, La Stella to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Ja. Báez grounded into fielder's choice to second, Russell scored, Heyward out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 2-0
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End Inning 6-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Schwarber popped out to catcher.
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Pop Out 6-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 6-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Schwarber batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Burks struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-8
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 6-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Burks batting
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Play Result 6-8
Burks hit for La Stella.
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Lineup Change 6-8
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Lineup Change 6-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Jay grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 6-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Jay batting
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Play Result 6-8
L Gregerson relieved Devenski.
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Start Inning 6-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 6-8
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Lineup Change 6-8
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Lineup Change 6-8
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Lineup Change 6-8
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End Inning 6-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Davis grounded into double play, shortstop to first, Fisher out at second.
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Advancing On Force 6-8
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Ground Out 6-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-8
Davis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-8
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Play Result 6-8
Fisher walked.
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Foul Ball 6-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 6-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Head to Head
HOU leads series 1-0
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Carlos Ivan BeltranLF15
Brian McCannC16
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Josh ReddickLF22
Evan GattisDH11
Substitutes
Derek FisherCF7
J.D. Davis3B22
Marwin Gonzalez2B14
Reid BrignacSS17
Jake MarisnickRF94
Garrett StubbsC21
Tyler White1B16
Norichika AokiLF11
CHC
Kyle SchwarberC12
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardCF22
Willson ContrerasC40
Javier BaezSS28
Tommy La StellaDH4
Substitutes
David Bote3B12
Taylor Davis1B3
Jon JayLF9
Ian Happ2B8
Albert AlmoraCF5
Matt SzczurRF36
Chesny YoungSS93- Charcer BurksPH24
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