Hendricks, Musgrove solid as Cubs down Astros 6-3
Kyle Hendricks and Joe Musgrove each wrapped up successful springs with solid starts on Friday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
6
Houston Astros
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 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 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Fisher grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Marisnick scored, Laureano out at second, Fisher to second on throwing error by shortstop Young.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-3
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Happ grounded into fielder's choice to second, La Stella scored, Szczur out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Szczur singled to shallow right, Bote scored, La Stella to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Gurriel singled to left center, Fisher scored, Brignac to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Brignac singled to left, N Aoki scored, Fisher to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-1
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Young singled to center, La Stella and Szczur scored, Young to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 4-0
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Advancing On Play 3-0
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Play Result 2-0
Jay scored, La Stella to third, Szczur to second on wild pitch by Giles.
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Wild Pitch 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
Szczur walked, Montero scored, Jay to third, La Stella to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: 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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 3: in play
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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 4: 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 6-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Marisnick flied out to right.
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Fly Out 6-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Marisnick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
González struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Gattis struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 5: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Gattis batting
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Play Result 6-3
Peña relieved Floro.
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Start Inning 6-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 6-3
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Lineup Change 6-3
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End Inning 6-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Happ grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 6-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Happ batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Szczur struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Szczur batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
Showing the last 40 of 713 events.
Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
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 SpringerCF4
Alex Bregman3B3
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Josh ReddickDH22
Evan GattisC11
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Jake MarisnickCF94
Norichika AokiLF11
Substitutes
Derek FisherLF7
J.D. Davis3B22
Tyler White2B16
Reid BrignacSS17
Yuli GurrielDH10
Garrett StubbsDH21
Ramon LaureanoRF5
CHC
Kyle SchwarberDH12
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Albert AlmoraCF5
Miguel MonteroC14
Jon JayLF9
Substitutes
Willson ContrerasDH40
David BoteDH12
Tommy La Stella3B4
Matt SzczurCF36
Ian Happ2B8
Chesny YoungSS93- Yasiel Balaguert1B97
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