Contreras hits 3rd HR in 2 games, Cubs beat White Sox 8-4
Willson Contreras hit his third homer in two games and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 8-4 on Saturday at a rainy and cold Wrigley Field.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago White Sox
4
Chicago Cubs
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| CHC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | L 0-2 | MLB |
| 10/8/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 5-9 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 3-9 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 3-0 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Davidson homered to right center (387 feet), Engel and Abreu scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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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 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-8
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Play Result 1-8
Zagunis walked, Russell scored, Almora Jr. to third, Bote to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-7
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Play Result 1-7
Contreras homered to center (402 feet), Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-7
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-5
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Abreu grounded out to second, Engel scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Contreras singled to center, Báez scored, Rizzo to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Bote singled to shallow left, Schwarber scored, Russell to third.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Abreu grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 4-8
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Abreu batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Anderson walked.
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Anderson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Palka struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Palka batting
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Play Result 4-8
Palka hit for Engel.
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Lineup Change 4-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
Sánchez struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 4-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
Sánchez batting
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Play Result 4-8
Morrow relieved Montgomery.
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Play Result 4-8
Zobrist in left field.
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Play Result 4-8
Sánchez hit for B. Rondón.
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Lineup Change 4-8
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Chicago White Sox
- Tanner Murray Out
- Prelander Berroa Out
- Brooks Baldwin Out
- Mike Vasil Out
- Jordan Leasure Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Javier Baez3B28
Kris BryantRF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Willson ContrerasC40
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Addison RussellSS27
Albert AlmoraCF5
David Bote2B12
Jon LesterP31
Substitutes
Brandon MorrowP23
Justin WilsonP32
Mark ZagunisPH80
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Mike MontgomeryP70
Ben ZobristLF18
CHW
Adam EngelCF5
Tim AndersonSS77
Jose Abreu1B79
Matt Davidson3B4
Welington CastilloC20
Jose Rondon2B64
Leury GarciaLF63
Trayce ThompsonRF37
James ShieldsP33
Substitutes
Daniel PalkaPH19
Nicky DelmonicoPH28
Chris BeckP70
Aaron BummerP36
Bruce RondonP44
Yolmer SanchezPH62
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