Rizzo, Heyward lead surging Cubs to sweep of Mets, 14-6
Anthony Rizzo homered and had three hits, Jason Heyward went deep and drove in four and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 14-6 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
New York Mets
6
Chicago Cubs
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| CHC | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 6-14
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Play Result 6-14
Nido singled to shallow left, Lagares scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-14
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-14
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-14
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Play Result 5-14
Heyward homered to right (399 feet), Almora Jr. and Báez scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-14
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Advancing On Force 5-13
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Foul Ball 5-11
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-11
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Play Result 5-11
Almora Jr. doubled to left, Jay and Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-11
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Advancing On Play 5-10
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Bunted Foul 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
Happ hit sacrifice fly to right, Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-9
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Rizzo doubled to right, Bryant scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-7
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Play Result 5-7
Bryant doubled to center, Montgomery and Jay scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-7
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Advancing On Play 5-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-5
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Play Result 5-5
Jay doubled to center, Avila scored, Montgomery to third.
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Advancing On Force 5-5
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-4
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Play Result 5-4
Rizzo homered to center (401 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
d'Arnaud homered to center (385 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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End Inning 6-14
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-14
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Play Result 6-14
Evans reached on infield single to catcher, Nido out at home, Nido to third advancing on play.
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Advancing On Play 6-14
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Advancing On Play 6-14
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Single 6-14
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 6-14
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-14
Evans batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-14
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Play Result 6-14
Nimmo struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 6-14
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Looking 6-14
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 6-14
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 6-14
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-14
Nimmo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-14
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Play Result 6-14
Nido singled to shallow left, Lagares scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-14
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Single 5-14
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-14
Nido batting
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Play Result 5-14
Nido hit for Familia.
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-14
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Play Result 5-14
Reynolds flied out to right, Lagares to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-14
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Fly Out 5-14
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-14
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-14
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-14
Reynolds batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-14
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Play Result 5-14
Lagares doubled to deep left.
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Double 5-14
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-14
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-14
Lagares batting
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Play Result 5-14
Caratini at first base.
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Start Inning 5-14
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-14
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-14
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Play Result 5-14
Almora Jr. struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-14
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-14
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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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
Jon JayLF9
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ian Happ2B8
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Javier BaezSS28
Jason HeywardRF22
Taylor DavisC3
Jen-Ho TsengP52
Substitutes
Victor Caratini1B37
Albert AlmoraCF5
Felix PenaP74
Alex AvilaC6
Mike MontgomeryP70
Mike FreemanPH27
Brian DuensingP32
Leonys MartinRF17
NYM
Jose ReyesSS7
Brandon NimmoLF24
Asdrubal Cabrera3B3
Dominic Smith1B2
Travis d'ArnaudC16
Norichika AokiRF11
Amed RosarioSS14
Juan LagaresCF10
Seth LugoP67
Substitutes
Chris FlexenP77
Jeurys FamiliaP31
Tomas NidoPH0
Phillip Evans3B78
Gavin Cecchini2B2
Josh SmokerP57
Travis TaijeronPH94
Jerry BlevinsP26
Paul SewaldP43
Matt ReynoldsSS3
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