Bote's grand slam in 9th lifts Cubs over Nationals 4-3
Pinch-hitter David Bote smashed a grand slam against Ryan Madson with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
3
Chicago Cubs
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Bote homered to center (442 feet), Heyward, Almora Jr. and Happ scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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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 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 3-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Zimmerman singled to center, Turner and Soto scored, Harper to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: 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 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: 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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted 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 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 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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End Inning 3-4
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
Bote homered to center (442 feet), Heyward, Almora Jr. and Happ scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Home Run 3-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Bote batting
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Play Result 3-0
Happ ran for Contreras.
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Play Result 3-0
Bote hit for Wilson.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Contreras hit by pitch, Heyward to third, Almora Jr. to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Hit By Pitch 3-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Contreras batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Schwarber fouled out to third.
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Foul Out 3-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Schwarber batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Almora Jr. hit by pitch, Heyward to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Hit By Pitch 3-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-0
Almora Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Heyward reached on infield single to second.
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Single 3-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 3-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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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
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Javier Baez3B28
Ben Zobrist2B18
Jason HeywardRF22
Albert AlmoraCF5
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Willson ContrerasC40
Cole HamelsP43
Addison RussellSS27
Substitutes
Ian HappPR8
Carl Edwards Jr.P52
Tommy La StellaPH4
Brandon KintzlerP19
Justin WilsonP32
David BotePH12
WSH
Trea TurnerSS7
Juan SotoLF22
Bryce HarperRF3
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Daniel Murphy2B9
Mark Reynolds3B12
Michael A. TaylorCF21
Matt WietersC32
Max ScherzerP31
Substitutes
Wilmer Difo2B30
Ryan MadsonP50
Koda GloverP30
Matt AdamsPH18
Anthony Rendon3B6
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