Lester, Heyward lead Cubs past Cardinals 8-5
Jon Lester was dominant through six innings of two-hit ball in his 100th start as Cub, Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer and Chicago defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
5
Chicago Cubs
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| CHC | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 5-8
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Fowler grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Gyorko scored, Wong out at second, DeJong to third, DeJong scored on throwing error by second baseman Báez.
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Error 5-8
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 4-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
Wong hit by pitch, Peña scored, Gyorko to third, DeJong to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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Foul Ball 2-8
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-8
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Play Result 2-8
DeJong walked, J. Martínez scored, Peña to third, Gyorko to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-8
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Heyward homered to right (423 feet), Russell scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-8
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 5-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Bader struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Bader batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Fowler flied out to left.
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Fly Out 5-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Fowler batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Wong grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 5-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Wong batting
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Play Result 5-8
Morrow relieved Edwards Jr..
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Play Result 5-8
Happ in left field.
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Start Inning 5-8
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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Lineup Change 5-8
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End Inning 5-8
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Schwarber lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 5-8
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
Schwarber batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Contreras flied out to right.
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Fly Out 5-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Head to Head
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
Albert AlmoraCF5
Javier Baez2B28
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Willson ContrerasC40
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Addison RussellSS27
Jason HeywardRF22
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Brandon MorrowP23
Eddie ButlerP32
Steve CishekP33
Tommy La StellaPH4
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Ian HappLF8
STL
Dexter FowlerRF25
Harrison BaderCF9
Matt Carpenter2B13
Marcell OzunaLF24
Jose Martinez1B16
Yadier MolinaC4
Jedd Gyorko3B5
Paul DeJongSS18
Luke WeaverP18
Substitutes
Luke GregersonP44
Tommy PhamPH28
Greg HollandP40
Dominic LeoneP55
Francisco PenaC16
Tyler O'NeillPH9
Matt BowmanP51
Kolten Wong2B16
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