Major League Baseball

FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals 9
–
Chicago Cubs 8
1st2nd3rd4thOT2OT3OTP8P9T
STL1013002029
CHC3002012008
Wrigley Field · 40,071 att.

Match Report

Molina, DeJong homer off Kimbrel, Cards beat Cubs 9-8

Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong homered on Craig Kimbrel's first two pitches in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals handed the reeling Chicago Cubs their fifth straight loss with a wild 9-8 victory on Saturday.

Full story at ESPN →

Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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

Showing the last 40 of 697 events.

Head to Head

STL wins series 4-0

STL Last 5 matchups CHC
  1. 3 Final 2019-09-22 @ CHC 2
  2. 9 Final 2019-09-21 @ CHC 8
  3. 2 Final 2019-09-20 @ CHC 1
  4. 5 Final/10 2019-09-19 @ CHC 4

Injuries

Chicago Cubs

  • Justin Steele 60-Day-IL
  • Shelby Miller 60-Day-IL
  • Ben Brown 60-Day-IL
  • Phil Maton 60-Day-IL
  • Riley Martin 60-Day-IL

St. Louis Cardinals

  • Richard Fitts Day-To-Day
  • Hunter Dobbins Out
  • Max Rajcic 60-Day-IL

Lineups

Confirmed

CHC

  1. Anthony Rizzo1B48
  2. Nick CastellanosLF21
  3. Kris Bryant3B23
  4. Kyle SchwarberLF12
  5. Ben Zobrist2B18
  6. Victor CaratiniC37
  7. Jason HeywardRF22
  8. Nico HoernerSS2
  9. Jose QuintanaP62

Substitutes

  1. Albert AlmoraCF5
  2. Robel GarciaPH16
  3. Kyle RyanP58
  4. Tony KempPH12
  5. Brad WieckP39
  6. Craig KimbrelP46
  7. Javier BaezPH28
  8. Danny HultzenP39
  9. Duane Underwood Jr.P54
  10. Ian HappPH8
  11. David PhelpsP35
  12. Willson ContrerasC40

STL

  1. Dexter FowlerRF25
  2. Tommy Edman2B25
  3. Paul Goldschmidt1B46
  4. Marcell OzunaLF24
  5. Yadier MolinaC4
  6. Paul DeJongSS18
  7. Matt Carpenter3B13
  8. Harrison BaderCF9
  9. Dakota HudsonP43

Substitutes

  1. Giovanny GallegosP65
  2. Tyler WebbP64
  3. John GantP33
  4. Matt WietersPH32
  5. Randy ArozarenaPR56
  6. Carlos MartinezP18
  7. Rangel RaveloPH35
  8. Dominic LeoneP55
  9. Junior FernandezP53
  10. Genesis CabreraP92
  11. Jose MartinezPH16
  12. Ryan HelsleyP21
  13. Yairo Munoz3B95

MLB News

All news
News Astros owner Jim Crane hails Randy Flores as a 'perfect fit' as team's GM Randy Flores was introduced as the 15th general manager of the Astros on Monday. ESPN ESPN MLB free agency tracker: 2026-27 offseason trades, moves We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades. News Baker, Bochy, Piniella headline Baseball Hall of Fame contemporary ballot Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are among the retired baseball managers up for Hall of Fame consideration on the contemporary era ballot. News Jesse Rogers Sources: Cubs decline $7.5M option for pitcher Colin Rea The Cubs have declined a $7.5 million contract option on pitcher Colin Rea for next season, sources said.