Rizzo and Cubs raise banner, beat Dodgers 3-2 in home opener
Anthony Rizzo hit a game-winning single off Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Monday night after raising a World Series banner.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Dodgers
2
Chicago Cubs
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-6 | MLB |
| 10/14/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 10/12/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-7 | MLB |
| 10/11/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-2 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-1 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Rizzo singled to left, Jay scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 2-2
Utley grounded into fielder's choice to first, Turner out at second, Forsythe to third, Forsythe scored on throwing error by shortstop Russell.
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Error 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: 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 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: 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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Bunted Foul 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Seager doubled to right, Pederson scored, Forsythe to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: 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 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: 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
Lester grounded into fielder's choice to third, Russell scored, Báez out at second, Contreras to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Bryant doubled to deep left, Schwarber scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Error On A Dropped Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: 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 3: 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 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Rizzo singled to left, Jay scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Single 2-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Rizzo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Bryant struck out swinging, Jay stole third.
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Stolen Base 2-2
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Strike Swinging 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Barnes at third base.
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Jansen relieved Romo.
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Lineup Change 2-2
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
Bryant batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
La Stella grounded out to shortstop, Jay to second.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Ground Out 2-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Play Result 2-2
La Stella hit for Davis.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-2
La Stella batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Jay singled to right.
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Single 2-2
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gavin Stone Out
- Ben Casparius Out
- Will Klein Out
- Dalton Rushing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben ZobristLF18
Addison RussellSS27
Willson ContrerasC40
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez2B28
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Pedro StropP64
Koji UeharaP19
Wade DavisP71
Tommy La StellaPH4
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Justin GrimmP46
Albert AlmoraCF5
Jon JayPH9
LAD
Logan Forsythe3B11
Corey SeagerSS5
Justin Turner3B3
Franklin GutierrezLF28
Yasiel PuigRF66
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Yasmani GrandalC6
Joc PedersonCF3
Alex WoodP57
Substitutes
Kenley JansenP74
Sergio RomoP54
Austin Barnes3B55
Scott Van SlykeLF33
Grant DaytonP75
Chase Utley2B26
Ross StriplingP31
Enrique HernandezPH5
Josh FieldsP46
Andrew TolesLF60
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