Rays win reunion with Maddon, beat Cubs 6-5
Tim Beckham homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their reunion with Joe Maddon, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Tuesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
6
Chicago Cubs
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Zobrist grounded into fielder's choice to first, Jay scored, Rizzo out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-5
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-4
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Play Result 6-4
Rizzo singled to right center, Almora Jr. scored, Jay to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-4
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-3
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Play Result 6-3
Zobrist singled to right, Bryant scored, Rizzo to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-3
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-2
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Play Result 6-2
Bryant reached on infield single to shortstop, Jay scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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End Inning 6-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Heyward flied out to left.
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Fly Out 6-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-5
Heyward batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Happ walked, Zobrist to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-5
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Foul Ball 6-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 6-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 6-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 6-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-5
Happ batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Zobrist grounded into fielder's choice to first, Jay scored, Rizzo out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-5
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 6-5
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 6-4
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 6-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 6-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 6-4
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 6-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-4
Zobrist batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-4
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Play Result 6-4
Rizzo singled to right center, Almora Jr. scored, Jay to third.
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Advancing On Play 6-4
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Advancing On Play 6-4
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Single 6-3
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-3
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 6-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Jon JayLF9
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Ian HappCF8
Jason HeywardRF22
Willson ContrerasC40
Addison RussellSS27
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Javier BaezPH28
Hector RondonP28
Tommy La StellaPH4
Brian DuensingP32
Justin GrimmP46
Albert AlmoraPH5
TB
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Corey DickersonLF10
Evan Longoria3B3
Wilson RamosC40
Trevor Plouffe1B80
Tim Beckham2B9
Adeiny HechavarriaSS56
Peter BourjosCF25
Chris ArcherP17
Substitutes
Brad BoxbergerP25
Tommy HunterP29
Shane PetersonPH27
Alex ColomeP48
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