Bronson Arroyo goes 6 innings, leads Reds over Cubs 7-5
At 40, Bronson Arroyo gave the best performance during his long comeback, pitching three-hit ball over six innings Sunday as the Cincinnati Reds salvaged a 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago Cubs
5
Cincinnati Reds
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Heyward singled to right, Russell scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-7
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Russell singled to right, Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-7
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Heyward grounded into fielder's choice to second, Zobrist scored, Russell out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-7
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 2-7
Ervin safe at second on throwing error by third baseman Bryant, Kivlehan scored.
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Error 2-7
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Kivlehan doubled to deep left center, Votto, Suárez and Gennett scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Schebler singled to center, Suárez scored, Kivlehan to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Rizzo homered to right (390 feet), Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: 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
Schebler homered to right center (421 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Votto hit sacrifice fly to center, Hamilton scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 5-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Contreras flied out to left.
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Fly Out 5-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-7
Contreras batting
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Play Result 5-7
Contreras hit for Montgomery.
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Montero grounded into double play, pitcher to shortstop to first, Heyward out at second.
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Advancing On Force 5-7
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Ground Out 5-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-7
Montero batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Heyward singled to right, Russell scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-7
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Single 4-7
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 4-7
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 4-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 4-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Play Result 4-7
Russell safe at third on throwing error by pitcher Iglesias.
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Error 4-7
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Foul Ball 4-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-7
Heyward batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-7
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Play Result 4-7
Russell singled to right, Zobrist scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-7
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Single 3-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-7
Russell batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-7
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Play Result 3-7
Zobrist doubled to right.
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Double 3-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 3-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-7
Zobrist batting
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Cincinnati Reds
- Blake Dunn Out
- Spencer Steer Out
- Tony Santillan Out
- Julian Garcia Out
- Dane Myers Out
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCIN
Billy HamiltonCF0
Jose PerazaSS81
Joey Votto1B37
Eugenio Suarez3B28
Scooter Gennett2B14
Patrick KivlehanLF80
Scott ScheblerRF44
Tucker BarnhartC18
Bronson ArroyoP61
Substitutes
Phillip ErvinPH26
Blake WoodP46
Wandy PeraltaP58
Raisel IglesiasP26
CHC
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Miguel MonteroC14
John LackeyP41
Jon JayCF9
Substitutes
Albert AlmoraPH5
Mike MontgomeryP70
Willson ContrerasPH40
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