Russell's HR caps 4-run 9th as Cubs top Brewers 7-4
Addison Russell hit a three-run homer off Neftali Feliz that capped a four-run ninth inning and lifted the Chicago Cubs over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Milwaukee Brewers
4
Chicago Cubs
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 4-1 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 10-1 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 5-4 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Russell homered to left center (377 feet), Edwards Jr. and Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Bryant singled to center, Jay scored, Edwards Jr. to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Russell singled to shallow right, Bryant scored, Rizzo to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Contreras singled to right, Rizzo scored, Russell to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-1
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Play Result 4-1
Villar singled to shallow center, Arcia scored, Milone to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-1
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 4-7
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Russell homered to left center (377 feet), Edwards Jr. and Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-7
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Home Run 4-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Russell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Rizzo grounded out to pitcher, Edwards Jr. to third, Bryant to second.
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Ground Out 4-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 4-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-4
Rizzo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-4
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Play Result 4-4
Bryant singled to center, Jay scored, Edwards Jr. to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Advancing On Force 4-4
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Single 4-3
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Bryant batting
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Play Result 4-3
Edwards Jr. ran for Montero.
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Lineup Change 4-3
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Lineup Change 4-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Montero singled to right, Jay to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-3
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Single 4-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-3
Montero batting
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Play Result 4-3
Montero hit for Davis.
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Lineup Change 4-3
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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
Milwaukee Brewers
- Quinn Priester Out
- Angel Zerpa Out
- Brian Fitzpatrick Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Matt SzczurRF36
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Addison RussellSS27
Willson ContrerasC40
Albert AlmoraCF5
Javier Baez2B28
Kyle HendricksP28
Jon JayRF9
Substitutes
Jason HeywardPH22
Koji UeharaP19
Wade DavisP71
Miguel MonteroPH14
Carl Edwards Jr.PR52
Ben ZobristPH18
Mike MontgomeryP70
Pedro StropP64
Kyle SchwarberLF12
MIL
Jonathan Villar2B19
Eric Thames1B9
Travis Shaw3B23
Hernan PerezLF4
Nick FranklinLF67
Jett BandyC47
Keon BroxtonCF16
Orlando ArciaSS11
Tommy MiloneP53
Substitutes
Jacob BarnesP67
Corey KnebelP46
Domingo SantanaRF24
Jesus AguilarPH99
Carlos TorresP51
Kirk NieuwenhuisLF10
Neftali FelizP30
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