Matt Carpenter HR streak ends as Cubs beat Cardinals
Jose Quintana pitched seven effective innings, keeping Matt Carpenter in the ballpark and helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
2
Chicago Cubs
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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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 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Rizzo singled to right, Russell scored, Almora Jr. to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Almora Jr. singled to shallow right, Contreras scored, Russell to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Contreras singled to shallow left center, Happ scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Bryant singled to shallow left, Russell scored, Rizzo to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-3
Pitch 1: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Schwarber homered to right center (403 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Contreras singled to left, Happ scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Happ doubled to shallow right, Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Muñoz doubled to deep left, Fowler scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Molina flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Molina batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Carpenter popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 2-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Carpenter batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Gyorko reached on infield single to pitcher, Muñoz to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Single 2-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Gyorko batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Muñoz reached on infield single to second.
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Single 2-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Muñoz batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Fowler grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Fowler batting
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Play Result 2-7
Rosario relieved Chavez.
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Play Result 2-7
Almora Jr. in center field.
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Play Result 2-7
Happ in left field.
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Start Inning 2-7
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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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
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Kris Bryant3B23
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez2B28
Ian HappLF8
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Willson ContrerasC40
Addison RussellSS27
Jose QuintanaP62
Substitutes
Randy RosarioP43
Tommy La StellaPH4
Jesse ChavezP60
Albert AlmoraCF5
STL
Matt Carpenter1B13
Yadier MolinaC4
Paul DeJongSS18
Marcell OzunaLF24
Jose Martinez1B16
Tommy PhamCF28
Dexter FowlerRF25
Yairo Munoz2B95
Miles MikolasP36
Substitutes
Mike MayersP35
Greg GarciaPH4
Brett CecilP27
John BrebbiaP60
Jedd Gyorko3B5
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