Anderson's arm, Almora's glove lead Cubs over Dodgers 4-0
Brett Anderson beat his former team with five solid innings, center fielder Albert Almora Jr. made two outstanding catches against the ivy and the Cubs blanked the Dodgers 4-0 on Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Dodgers
0
Chicago Cubs
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Rizzo singled to right, Jay scored, Schwarber to third, Schwarber thrown out at home attempting to advance on play, Rizzo to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Schwarber reached on infield single to first, Báez scored, Jay to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: 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
Russell homered to left (417 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: 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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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Rizzo homered to right (402 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 0-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Barnes struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Barnes batting
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Play Result 0-4
Barnes hit for Hatcher.
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Lineup Change 0-4
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Lineup Change 0-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Pederson popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 0-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Pederson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
González popped out to second.
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Pop Out 0-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Grandal doubled to deep right.
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Double 0-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-4
Grandal batting
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Play Result 0-4
Davis relieved Uehara.
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Start Inning 0-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 0-4
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Lineup Change 0-4
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End Inning 0-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Heyward struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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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
Addison RussellSS27
Willson ContrerasC40
Albert AlmoraCF5
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez2B28
Brett AndersonP25
Substitutes
Matt SzczurLF36
Jon JayPH9
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Koji UeharaP19
Wade DavisP71
LAD
Logan Forsythe2B11
Corey SeagerSS5
Justin Turner3B3
Yasiel PuigRF66
Scott Van Slyke1B33
Yasmani GrandalC6
Trayce ThompsonCF37
Enrique HernandezCF5
Hyun Jin RyuP99
Substitutes
Andrew TolesLF60
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Joc PedersonCF3
Josh FieldsP46
Grant DaytonP75
Chase UtleyPH26
Chris HatcherP44
Austin BarnesPH55
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