Bryant homers as Cubs beat Mets 8-3
Kris Bryant hit a three-run homer, Jose Quintana pitched seven effective innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-3 on Tuesday night for a sorely needed victory.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Mets
3
Chicago Cubs
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
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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 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Aoki grounded out to second, Rosario scored, Reynolds to third, Reyes to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Bryant hit sacrifice fly to center, Báez scored, Almora Jr. to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-8
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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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 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Happ homered to left (392 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Zobrist singled to shallow right, Báez scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Bunted Foul 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Schwarber homered to right (382 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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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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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
d'Arnaud hit sacrifice fly to right, Aoki scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Bryant homered to left center (408 feet), Heyward and Quintana scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Quintana sacrificed into fielder's choice to first, Schwarber scored, Heyward to second.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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End Inning 3-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Cabrera grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 3-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 3-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
Cabrera batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Aoki grounded out to second, Rosario scored, Reynolds to third, Reyes to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Ground Out 2-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Aoki batting
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Play Result 2-8
Strop relieved Wilson.
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Reyes walked, Rosario to third, Reynolds to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 2-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Reyes batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
Reynolds walked, Rosario to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-8
Reynolds batting
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Play Result 2-8
Reynolds hit for Flexen.
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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
New York Mets
- Jorge Polanco Out
- Tylor Megill Out
- Reed Garrett Out
- Jared Young Out
- Pierson Ohl Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Ben Zobrist2B18
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Willson ContrerasC40
Ian HappLF8
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier BaezSS28
Jose QuintanaP62
Substitutes
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Tommy La StellaPH4
Justin WilsonP32
Pedro StropP64
Rene RiveraC47
Albert AlmoraCF5
NYM
Jose Reyes2B7
Norichika AokiLF11
Asdrubal Cabrera3B3
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Juan LagaresCF10
Dominic Smith1B2
Amed RosarioSS14
Travis TaijeronRF94
Robert GsellmanP65
Substitutes
Tommy MiloneP53
Jacob RhameP80
Phillip EvansPH78
Josh SmokerP57
Chris FlexenP77
Matt ReynoldsPH3
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