Russell hits slam, Cubs power back for 10-6 win over Twins
Addison Russell hit his second career grand slam, Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist each had two-run homers and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Friday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Minnesota Twins
6
Chicago Cubs
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
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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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End Batter/Pitcher 6-10
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Play Result 6-10
Grossman singled to center, Rosario scored, Dozier to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-10
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-10
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Play Result 5-10
Rizzo reached on infield single to second, Almora Jr. scored, Zobrist to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-10
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Foul Ball 5-9
Pitch 3: 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: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-9
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Play Result 5-9
Schwarber homered to center (422 feet).
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
Zobrist homered to right (387 feet), Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-8
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Foul Ball 5-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
Russell homered to left (365 feet), Heyward, Zobrist and Rizzo scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-6
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Advancing On Force 5-5
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Advancing On Force 5-4
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Mauer doubled to center, Garver and Adrianza scored.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Heyward homered to right (392 feet), Almora Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-0
Pitch 1: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Mauer homered to left (361 feet), Kepler and Garver scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: 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 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 6-10
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-10
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Play Result 6-10
Kepler flied out to center.
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Fly Out 6-10
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 6-10
Kepler batting
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Play Result 6-10
Morrow relieved Wilson.
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Lineup Change 6-10
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Lineup Change 6-10
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-10
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Play Result 6-10
Grossman singled to center, Rosario scored, Dozier to second.
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Advancing On Force 6-10
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Advancing On Force 6-10
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Single 5-10
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 5-10
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-10
Grossman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-10
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Play Result 5-10
Dozier walked.
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-10
Dozier batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-10
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Play Result 5-10
Rosario doubled to deep right.
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Double 5-10
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-10
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-10
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Play Result 5-10
Escobar grounded into double play, third to second to first, Mauer out at second.
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Advancing On Force 5-10
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Ground Out 5-10
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 5-10
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-10
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-10
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Play Result 5-10
Mauer singled to left.
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Single 5-10
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-10
Pitch 2: ball 1
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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
Minnesota Twins
- Cole Sands Out
- David Festa Out
- Mick Abel Out
- Anthony Banda Out
- Jeff Hoffman Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Albert AlmoraCF5
Jason HeywardRF22
Ben ZobristLF18
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Addison RussellSS27
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Ian Happ3B8
Chris GimenezC46
Mike MontgomeryP70
Substitutes
Pedro StropP64
David BotePH12
Justin WilsonP32
Brandon MorrowP23
Tommy La StellaPH4
Randy RosarioP43
Anthony BassP52
Javier Baez2B28
Willson ContrerasC40
MIN
Joe Mauer1B7
Eduardo Escobar3B3
Eddie RosarioLF9
Brian Dozier2B15
Robbie GrossmanRF8
Max KeplerCF22
Mitch GarverC18
Ehire AdrianzaSS13
Jose BerriosP17
Substitutes
Ryan PresslyP55
Logan MorrisonPH21
Matt MagillP36
Jake CavePH11
Matt BelisleP38
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