Kyle Hendricks, Addison Russell lead Cubs over Cardinals 4-1
Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the eighth inning, Addison Russell homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday to increase their NL Central lead.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
1
Chicago Cubs
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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 Out 1-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Russell homered to left center (437 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Carpenter homered to left (353 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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Play Result 0-3
Almora Jr. doubled to deep left, Rizzo scored, Contreras to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-3
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: 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 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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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Happ singled to right, Contreras scored, Almora Jr. to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Almora Jr. singled to center, Rizzo scored, Contreras to third, Almora Jr. to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 1-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Molina lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 1-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Molina batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Fowler hit by pitch.
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Hit By Pitch 1-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Fowler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
J. Martínez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
J. Martínez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
DeJong struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
DeJong batting
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Play Result 1-4
W. Davis relieved Edwards Jr..
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Play Result 1-4
Russell at shortstop.
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Play Result 1-4
Báez at second base.
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Play Result 1-4
Happ in left field.
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Start Inning 1-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-4
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Lineup Change 1-4
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Lineup Change 1-4
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Lineup Change 1-4
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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
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Out
- Max Rajcic Out
- Hunter Dobbins Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Ben ZobristLF18
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Willson ContrerasC40
Albert AlmoraCF5
Ian HappLF8
Javier Baez2B28
Jon JayLF9
Kyle HendricksP28
Substitutes
Wade DavisP71
Leonys MartinPR17
Rene RiveraC47
Jason HeywardRF22
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Addison RussellSS27
STL
Matt Carpenter3B13
Tommy PhamLF28
Paul DeJongSS18
Jose Martinez1B16
Dexter FowlerCF25
Yadier MolinaC4
Stephen PiscottyRF26
Greg Garcia2B4
Michael WachaP52
Substitutes
John BrebbiaP60
Ryan SherriffP71
Randal GrichukPH34
Tyler LyonsP58
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