Rizzo hits leadoff HR, Cubs beat Padres 4-0
Anthony Rizzo hit another leadoff home run to help Mike Montgomery get his first win of the season in the Chicago Cubs' 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
San Diego Padres
0
Chicago Cubs
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Wrigley Field · 41,607 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago Cubs | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: 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
Almora Jr. doubled to deep right, Báez scored, Almora Jr. out stretching at third.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Happ homered to left (415 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 4: foul
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 10: foul
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Pitch 8: foul
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Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: foul
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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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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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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 4: foul
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Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Russell singled to shallow left, Bryant scored, Happ to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Pitch 8: foul
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Pitch 7: foul
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Pitch 6: foul
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Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Rizzo homered to center (432 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (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
Torrens struck out swinging.
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Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Torrens batting
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Play Result 0-4
Córdoba flied out to right.
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Fly Out 0-4
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 4: foul
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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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Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Córdoba batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Spangenberg grounded out to second.
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Pitch 5: in play
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Pitch 4: ball 2
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Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Spangenberg batting
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Grimm relieved Strop.
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Jay in left field.
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Play Result 0-4
Almora Jr. in center field.
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Play Result 0-4
Happ in right field.
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Play Result 0-4
Contreras catching.
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Start Inning 0-4
Top of the 9th inning
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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
Almora Jr. doubled to deep right, Báez scored, Almora Jr. out stretching at third.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Double 0-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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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
San Diego Padres
- Luis Gutierrez Out
- Bryan Hoeing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Willson ContrerasC40
Ian HappRF8
Addison RussellSS27
Miguel MonteroC14
Javier Baez2B28
Mike MontgomeryP70
Jon JayLF9
Substitutes
Justin GrimmP46
Tommy La StellaPH4
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Pedro StropP64
Albert AlmoraCF5
SD
Jose PirelaLF67
Franchy CorderoCF44
Wil Myers1B4
Yangervis Solarte2B70
Hunter RenfroeRF16
Cory Spangenberg3B18
Allen CordobaSS79
Luis TorrensC13
Jhoulys ChacinP43
Substitutes
Chase d'Arnaud2B6
Matt SzczurPH36
Ryan BuchterP31
Jose TorresP76
Jose ValdezP66
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