Top 1st
Harrison Bader scores.
Wild Pitch
Bottom 1st
Kris Bryant singles to center field. Javier Báez scores.

Kyle Schwarber singles to center field. Anthony Rizzo to second. Kris Bryant scores.

Bottom 2nd
Albert Almora singles to right field. Jason Heyward scores.
Kris Bryant out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Javier Báez to second. Albert Almora scores.

Anthony Rizzo singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Javier Báez scores.

Kyle Schwarber singles to left field. Willson Contreras to second. Anthony Rizzo scores.

Bottom 5th
Jason Heyward homers to center field. Addison Russell scores.
Top 7th
Paul DeJong walks. Jedd Gyorko to second. Francisco Peña to third. Jose Martinez scores.
Kolten Wong hit by pitch. Paul DeJong to second. Jedd Gyorko to third. Francisco Peña scores.
Dexter Fowler reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Kolten Wong out at second. Paul DeJong scores. Jedd Gyorko scores. Throwing error by Javier Báez.
0
HR
1
5
R
8
5
H
14
1
SB
0
6
LOB
10
.156
AVG
.400
.289
OBP
.463
.156
SLG
.543
9.00
ERA
3.00
6
K
11
3
BB
4
Current Series
Cardinals
5
Cubs
3
Game 1
Final
Cardinals
5
Cubs
8
Game 2
Final
2018 NL Central
Game Summary
The Chicago Cubs decisively defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 8 to 5, on April 19, 2018.
Game Info
Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois
54°
13 mph NNE
Home Plate: Jeff Nelson
First Base: Laz Diaz
Second Base: Andy Fletcher
Third Base: Ramon De Jesus
0
HR
1
5
R
8
5
H
14
1
SB
0
6
LOB
10
.156
AVG
.400
.289
OBP
.463
.156
SLG
.543
9.00
ERA
3.00
6
K
11
3
BB
4
Current Series
Cardinals
5
Cubs
3
Game 1
Final
Cardinals
5
Cubs
8
Game 2
Final
2018 NL Central
Game Summary
The Chicago Cubs decisively defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 8 to 5, on April 19, 2018.
Game Info
Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois
54°
13 mph NNE
Home Plate: Jeff Nelson
First Base: Laz Diaz
Second Base: Andy Fletcher
Third Base: Ramon De Jesus
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D. Fowler RF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
H. Bader CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
M. Carpenter 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
L. Gregerson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. Pham PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G. Holland P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
D. Leone P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. Ozuna LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
J. Martinez 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Y. Molina C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F. Pena PH-C | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
J. Gyorko 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
P. DeJong SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
L. Weaver P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. O'Neill PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Bowman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
K. Wong 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Almora Jr. CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
J. Báez 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
K. Bryant 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Rizzo 1B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
W. Contreras C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
K. Schwarber LF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
B. Morrow P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Russell SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Heyward RF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Lester P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
E. Butler P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
S. Cishek P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. La Stella PH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
C. Edwards Jr. P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
I. Happ LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 35 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Batting
TB: J. Gyorko 2, J. Martinez, F. Pena, H. Bader
RBI: P. DeJong, D. Fowler, K. Wong
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: P. DeJong
HBP: K. Wong, H. Bader
Team RISP: 1-for-4
Team LOB: 6
Baserunning
SB: H. Bader
Batting
3B: J. Báez
HR: J. Heyward
TB: A. Almora Jr., J. Báez 4, K. Bryant, W. Contreras, J. Heyward 5, J. Lester, A. Rizzo 3, A. Russell, K. Schwarber 2
RBI: A. Almora Jr., K. Bryant 2, J. Heyward 2, A. Rizzo, K. Schwarber 2
2-out RBI: A. Rizzo, K. Schwarber 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: A. Russell 2
HBP: K. Bryant, W. Contreras
SAC: J. Lester
SF: K. Bryant
GIDP: A. Russell
Team RISP: 5-for-9
Team LOB: 10
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L. Weaver (L) | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13.50 |
M. Bowman | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 |
L. Gregerson | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Holland | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
D. Leone | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Lester (W) | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 |
E. Butler | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
S. Cishek | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
C. Edwards Jr. (H) | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
B. Morrow (S) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
Pitches-strikes: M. Bowman 42-23, L. Gregerson 6-3, G. Holland 14-9, D. Leone 12-9, L. Weaver 85-57
Groundouts-flyouts: M. Bowman 2-0, L. Gregerson 1-0, G. Holland 0-1, D. Leone 0-2, L. Weaver 4-3
Batters faced: M. Bowman 10, L. Gregerson, G. Holland 4, D. Leone 4, L. Weaver 23
Inherited runners-scored: L. Gregerson 3-0
WP: J. Lester
Pitches-strikes: E. Butler 18-9, S. Cishek 15-9, C. Edwards Jr. 23-12, J. Lester 96-62, B. Morrow 13-8
Groundouts-flyouts: S. Cishek 1-1, J. Lester 1-6, B. Morrow 1-1
Batters faced: E. Butler 4, S. Cishek 4, C. Edwards Jr. 5, J. Lester 22, B. Morrow 3
Inherited runners-scored: S. Cishek 3-3
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D. Fowler RF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
H. Bader CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
M. Carpenter 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
L. Gregerson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. Pham PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G. Holland P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
D. Leone P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
M. Ozuna LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
J. Martinez 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Y. Molina C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
F. Pena PH-C | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
J. Gyorko 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
P. DeJong SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
L. Weaver P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. O'Neill PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
M. Bowman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
K. Wong 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Batting
TB: J. Gyorko 2, J. Martinez, F. Pena, H. Bader
RBI: P. DeJong, D. Fowler, K. Wong
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: P. DeJong
HBP: K. Wong, H. Bader
Team RISP: 1-for-4
Team LOB: 6
Baserunning
SB: H. Bader
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L. Weaver (L) | 4.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13.50 |
M. Bowman | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 |
L. Gregerson | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
G. Holland | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
D. Leone | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Pitches-strikes: M. Bowman 42-23, L. Gregerson 6-3, G. Holland 14-9, D. Leone 12-9, L. Weaver 85-57
Groundouts-flyouts: M. Bowman 2-0, L. Gregerson 1-0, G. Holland 0-1, D. Leone 0-2, L. Weaver 4-3
Batters faced: M. Bowman 10, L. Gregerson, G. Holland 4, D. Leone 4, L. Weaver 23
Inherited runners-scored: L. Gregerson 3-0
| Batters | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | SB | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A. Almora Jr. CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
J. Báez 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
K. Bryant 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Rizzo 1B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
W. Contreras C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
K. Schwarber LF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
B. Morrow P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A. Russell SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Heyward RF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
J. Lester P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
E. Butler P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
S. Cishek P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T. La Stella PH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
C. Edwards Jr. P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
I. Happ LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 35 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Batting
3B: J. Báez
HR: J. Heyward
TB: A. Almora Jr., J. Báez 4, K. Bryant, W. Contreras, J. Heyward 5, J. Lester, A. Rizzo 3, A. Russell, K. Schwarber 2
RBI: A. Almora Jr., K. Bryant 2, J. Heyward 2, A. Rizzo, K. Schwarber 2
2-out RBI: A. Rizzo, K. Schwarber 2
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: A. Russell 2
HBP: K. Bryant, W. Contreras
SAC: J. Lester
SF: K. Bryant
GIDP: A. Russell
Team RISP: 5-for-9
Team LOB: 10
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J. Lester (W) | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 |
E. Butler | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - |
S. Cishek | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
C. Edwards Jr. (H) | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
B. Morrow (S) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
WP: J. Lester
Pitches-strikes: E. Butler 18-9, S. Cishek 15-9, C. Edwards Jr. 23-12, J. Lester 96-62, B. Morrow 13-8
Groundouts-flyouts: S. Cishek 1-1, J. Lester 1-6, B. Morrow 1-1
Batters faced: E. Butler 4, S. Cishek 4, C. Edwards Jr. 5, J. Lester 22, B. Morrow 3
Inherited runners-scored: S. Cishek 3-3
Top 1st
Dexter Fowler lines out to deep left field to Kyle Schwarber.
Harrison Bader hit by pitch.
Harrison Bader steals second, advances to third.
Stolen Base
Matt Carpenter lines out to second base to Javier Báez.

Harrison Bader scores.
Wild Pitch
Marcell Ozuna called out on strikes.

Bottom 1st
Albert Almora grounds out to third base, Jedd Gyorko to Jose Martinez.
Javier Báez triples to deep right center field.

Kris Bryant singles to center field. Javier Báez scores.

Anthony Rizzo singles to right center field. Kris Bryant to second.

Willson Contreras strikes out swinging.

Kyle Schwarber singles to center field. Anthony Rizzo to second. Kris Bryant scores.

Addison Russell flies out to center field to Harrison Bader.

Top 2nd
Jose Martinez called out on strikes.
Yadier Molina flies out to deep left center field to Albert Almora.

Jedd Gyorko walks.
Paul DeJong flies out to right field to Jason Heyward.
Bottom 2nd
Jason Heyward singles to left field.
Jon Lester out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Luke Weaver to Jose Martinez. Jason Heyward to second.

Albert Almora singles to right field. Jason Heyward scores.
Javier Báez singles to deep right center field. Albert Almora to third.

Kris Bryant out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Harrison Bader. Javier Báez to second. Albert Almora scores.

Anthony Rizzo singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Javier Báez scores.

Willson Contreras hit by pitch.

Kyle Schwarber singles to left field. Willson Contreras to second. Anthony Rizzo scores.

Addison Russell reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Kyle Schwarber out at second.

Top 3rd
Luke Weaver flies out to left field to Kyle Schwarber.
Dexter Fowler strikes out swinging.
Harrison Bader lines out to left field to Kyle Schwarber.
Bottom 3rd
Jason Heyward flies out to deep center field to Harrison Bader.
Jon Lester called out on strikes.

Albert Almora strikes out swinging.
Top 4th
Matt Carpenter flies out to deep right center field to Jason Heyward.

Marcell Ozuna strikes out swinging.

Jose Martinez lines out to third base to Kris Bryant.
Bottom 4th
Javier Báez lines out to center field to Harrison Bader.

Kris Bryant grounds out to third base, Jedd Gyorko to Jose Martinez.

Anthony Rizzo walks.

Willson Contreras pops out to shallow center field to Paul DeJong.

Top 5th
Yadier Molina strikes out swinging.

Jedd Gyorko singles to left field.
Paul DeJong flies out to right field to Jason Heyward.
Tyler O'Neill pinch-hitting for Luke Weaver.
Tyler O'Neill strikes out swinging.
Bottom 5th
Matt Bowman (P) replaces Tyler O'Neill (PH), batting 9th.
Kyle Schwarber grounds out to shortstop, Jedd Gyorko to Jose Martinez.

Addison Russell singles to shallow infield.

Jason Heyward homers to center field. Addison Russell scores.
Jon Lester singles to center field.

Albert Almora reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Jon Lester out at second.
Javier Báez strikes out swinging.

Top 6th
Dexter Fowler called out on strikes.
Harrison Bader singles to center field.
Matt Carpenter flies out to center field to Albert Almora.

Marcell Ozuna grounds out to third base, Kris Bryant to Anthony Rizzo.

Bottom 6th
Kris Bryant hit by pitch.

Anthony Rizzo called out on strikes.

Willson Contreras singles to right field. Kris Bryant to third.

Kyle Schwarber walks. Willson Contreras to second.

Luke Gregerson (P) replaces Matt Carpenter (2B), batting 3rd.
Kolten Wong (2B) replaces Matt Bowman (P), batting 9th.
Addison Russell grounds out to shortstop. Kyle Schwarber out at second.

Top 7th
Eddie Butler (P) replaces Jon Lester (P), batting 9th.
Jose Martinez walks.
Francisco Peña pinch-hitting for Yadier Molina.
Francisco Peña singles to right field. Jose Martinez to second.
Jedd Gyorko singles to shallow infield. Francisco Peña to second. Jose Martinez to third.
Paul DeJong walks. Jedd Gyorko to second. Francisco Peña to third. Jose Martinez scores.
Steve Cishek (P) replaces Eddie Butler (P), batting 9th.
Kolten Wong hit by pitch. Paul DeJong to second. Jedd Gyorko to third. Francisco Peña scores.
Dexter Fowler reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Kolten Wong out at second. Paul DeJong scores. Jedd Gyorko scores. Throwing error by Javier Báez.
Harrison Bader pops out to Anthony Rizzo.
Tommy Pham pinch-hitting for Luke Gregerson.

Tommy Pham flies out to center field to Albert Almora.

Bottom 7th
Francisco Peña remains in the game as C.
Greg Holland (P) replaces Tommy Pham (PH), batting 3rd.
Jason Heyward pops out to shallow center field to Kolten Wong.
Tommy La Stella pinch-hitting for Steve Cishek.
Tommy La Stella walks.
Albert Almora strikes out swinging.
Javier Báez flies out to deep left field to Marcell Ozuna.

Top 8th
C.J. Edwards (P) replaces Tommy La Stella (PH), batting 9th.
Marcell Ozuna strikes out swinging.

Jose Martinez singles to right center field.
Francisco Peña called out on strikes.
Jedd Gyorko walks. Jose Martinez to second.
Paul DeJong called out on strikes.
Bottom 8th
Dominic Leone (P) replaces Greg Holland (P), batting 3rd.
Kris Bryant flies out to right center field to Dexter Fowler.

Anthony Rizzo singles to right center field.

Willson Contreras flies out to right field to Dexter Fowler.

Kyle Schwarber lines out to shortstop to Paul DeJong.

Top 9th
Ian Happ (LF) replaces C.J. Edwards (P), batting 9th.

Brandon Morrow (P) replaces Kyle Schwarber (LF), batting 6th.
Kolten Wong grounds out to shallow infield, Brandon Morrow to Anthony Rizzo.
Dexter Fowler flies out to left field to Ian Happ.
Harrison Bader called out on strikes.
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