Darvish finally wins at Wrigley, Cubs top Reds 5-2
Yu Darvish tossed six innings of two-hit, shutout ball to finally earn his first win at Wrigley Field as a Cub and lead Chicago past the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cincinnati Reds
2
Chicago Cubs
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| CHC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
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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 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Rizzo reached on infield single to third, Báez scored, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to third.
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Error 2-5
Báez scored on error by third baseman Suárez, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to second, Bryant safe at third on error by third baseman Suárez.
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Error 2-5
Báez scored on error by third baseman Suárez, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to second, Bryant safe at third on error by third baseman Suárez.
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Error 2-5
Báez scored on error by third baseman Suárez, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to second, Bryant safe at third on error by third baseman Suárez.
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Single 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 2-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6 : 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 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Puig singled to left center, Senzel scored, Suárez to third.
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Single 2-4
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Senzel singled to shallow right, Peraza scored.
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Single 1-4
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-4
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Heyward doubled to deep right, Bryant scored and Rizzo scored.
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Double 0-4
Pitch 8 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Strike Looking 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Looking
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 9 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Inning 2-5
Middle of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Graterol struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 5 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Swinging
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Strike Looking 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Craig Kimbrel pitches to Juan Graterol
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Winker grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Craig Kimbrel pitches to Jesse Winker
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Gennett struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 4 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Craig Kimbrel pitches to Scooter Gennett
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Play Result 2-5
Kimbrel relieved García
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Start Inning 2-5
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-5
End of the 8th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Caratini struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 3 : Strike 3 Swinging
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Play Result 2-5
Rizzo stole second.
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Stolen Base 2-5
Rizzo stole second.
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Fielders Indifference 2-5
Rizzo to second on fielder's indifference.
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Strike Swinging 2-5
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-5
Michael Lorenzen pitches to Victor Caratini
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Rizzo reached on infield single to third, Báez scored, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to third.
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Error 2-5
Báez scored on error by third baseman Suárez, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to second, Bryant safe at third on error by third baseman Suárez.
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Error 2-5
Báez scored on error by third baseman Suárez, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to second, Bryant safe at third on error by third baseman Suárez.
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Error 2-5
Báez scored on error by third baseman Suárez, Rizzo safe at first on error by third baseman Suárez, Bryant to second, Bryant safe at third on error by third baseman Suárez.
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Single 2-5
Pitch 3 : Ball In Play
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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
Cincinnati Reds
- Blake Dunn Out
- Spencer Steer Out
- Tony Santillan Out
- Julian Garcia Out
- Dane Myers Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Albert AlmoraCF5
Javier BaezSS28
Kris BryantLF23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Victor CaratiniC37
Jason HeywardRF22
Addison Russell2B27
David Bote3B12
Yu DarvishP11
Substitutes
Kyle SchwarberPH12
Kyle RyanP58
Brandon KintzlerP19
Robel GarciaPH16
Craig KimbrelP46
CIN
Nick SenzelCF15
Joey Votto1B37
Eugenio Suarez3B28
Yasiel PuigRF66
Derek DietrichLF12
Scooter Gennett2B14
Jose IglesiasSS7
Juan GraterolC60
Sonny GrayP54
Substitutes
Michael LorenzenP55
Phillip ErvinLF26
David HernandezP30
Matt BowmanP51
Jesse WinkerCF3
Jose PerazaSS81
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