Happ's bat, Quintana's arm lead Cubs over Blue Jays 4-3
Rookie Ian Happ hit his 18th home run, Jose Quintana pitched six effective innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Saturday to keep up their success against AL opponents.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Toronto Blue Jays
3
Chicago Cubs
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Pillar singled to left, Pearce scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Rizzo singled to right center, Almora Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 7: 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 3: strike 2 (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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Báez reached on infield single to shortstop, Happ scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Happ homered to center (417 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Lopez singled to left center, Pillar and Barney scored, Lopez to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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End Inning 3-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Montero flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Montero batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Goins grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 3-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Goins batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Aoki grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Aoki batting
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Play Result 3-4
Davis relieved Rondón.
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Start Inning 3-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Báez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-4
Báez batting
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Play Result 3-4
Leone relieved Dermody.
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Play Result 3-4
Aoki in right field.
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Lineup Change 3-4
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Head to Head
CHC win series 3-0
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Jon JayLF9
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ian Happ2B8
Alex AvilaC6
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier BaezSS28
Jose QuintanaP62
Substitutes
Albert AlmoraCF5
Ben ZobristPH18
Felix PenaP74
Hector RondonP28
Wade DavisP71
TOR
Jose Bautista3B19
Josh DonaldsonSS3
Justin Smoak1B46
Steve PearceLF25
Kevin PillarCF1
Darwin Barney2B20
Raffy LopezC55
Rob Refsnyder2B30
Nick TepeschP48
Substitutes
Kendrys MoralesPH36
Ezequiel CarreraRF41
Dominic LeoneP55
Matt DermodyP67
Norichika AokiRF11
Ryan Goins2B25
Danny BarnesP24
Miguel MonteroC14
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