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From the vault · October 15, 2008 · 2008 NLCS, Game 5: The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5–1 at Dodger Stadium to win the NL pennant, 4 games to 1. β–Ά Video β†—

Minnesota Twins @ Chicago Cubs

2018-06-29 Β· Day game Β· Wrigley Field Β· Att: 41492 Β· 96Β°F, sunny Β· Wind 12 mph to LF Β· 3:27

Chicago Cubs defeated Minnesota Twins 10–6. Minnesota Twins opened the scoring in the 2nd β€” Joe Mauer homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. Max Kepler scores. Mitch Garver scores. Chicago Cubs took the lead in the 5th β€” Addison Russell hits a grand slam (5) to left field. Jason Heyward scores. Ben Zobrist scores. Anthony Rizzo scores. The game's biggest swing came in the 5th: Addison Russell hits a grand slam (5) to left field. Jason Heyward scores. Ben Zobrist scores. Anthony Rizzo scores β€” worth 36% in win probability.

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Line score

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MIN030200001610
CHN002042111012

W: Mike Montgomery   L: Jose Berrios   SV: Brandon Morrow

Umpires β€” HP: David Rackley Β· 1B: Hunter Wendelstedt Β· 2B: Chris Guccione Β· 3B: Larry Vanover Β· LF: (none) Β· RF: (none)

Minnesota Twins β€” batting

BatterABRHRBIBBSO
Joe Mauer513500
Eduardo Escobar400010
Eddie Rosario412011
Brian Dozier301022
Robbie Grossman501102
Max Kepler511002
Mitch Garver322010
Ehire Adrianza310000
Jose Berrios200001
Logan Morrison100000
Jake Cave100001

Chicago Cubs β€” batting

BatterABRHRBIBBSO
Albert Almora523000
Jason Heyward432200
Ben Zobrist321210
Anthony Rizzo512100
Addison Russell411411
Kyle Schwarber211120
Ian Happ201021
Chris Gimenez201000
Mike Montgomery200002
Tommy La Stella100000
Willson Contreras200001
Javier Baez100001
David Bote100000

Minnesota Twins β€” pitching

PitcherIPHBBSO
Jose Berrios4.1642
Ryan Pressly0.2110
Matt Magill2.0304
Matt Belisle1.0210

Chicago Cubs β€” pitching

PitcherIPHBBSO
Mike Montgomery5.0735
Randy Rosario1.0010
Anthony Bass1.0003
Pedro Strop1.0001
Justin Wilson0.2310
Brandon Morrow0.1000

Play-by-play

Top 1

  • Joe Mauer: 7/L7D+
  • Eduardo Escobar: W
  • Eddie Rosario: S9/G34.1-2
  • Brian Dozier: K
  • Robbie Grossman: 31/G34S-

Bot 1

  • Albert Almora: 43/G4
  • Jason Heyward: 63/G4M
  • Ben Zobrist: 7/F78M

Top 2

  • Max Kepler: S9/L34+
  • Mitch Garver: S9/G34-.1-3
  • Ehire Adrianza: 4/F34-
  • Jose Berrios: K
  • Joe Mauer: HR/F7D+.3-H;1-H
  • Eduardo Escobar: 53/G5S-

Bot 2

  • Anthony Rizzo: 9/L9D+
  • Addison Russell: W
  • Kyle Schwarber: 2/F5SF-
  • Ian Happ: W.1-2
  • Chris Gimenez: S5/G5.2-3;1-2
  • Mike Montgomery: K

Top 3

  • Eddie Rosario: 8/L8RD+
  • Brian Dozier: S9/L4D
  • Robbie Grossman: K+CS2(24)/DP

Bot 3

  • Albert Almora: S7/G56
  • Jason Heyward: HR/F89D+.1-H
  • Ben Zobrist: 143/G13+
  • Anthony Rizzo: 63/G4M
  • Addison Russell: 8/F8RXD+

Top 4

  • Max Kepler: K
  • Mitch Garver: S8/L8LS+
  • Ehire Adrianza: E1/SH/BG15+.1-3;B-2
  • Jose Berrios: 43/G4MS
  • Joe Mauer: D89/L8RM.3-H(UR);2-H(UR)
  • Eduardo Escobar: 43/G6M

Bot 4

  • Kyle Schwarber: W
  • Ian Happ: W.1-2
  • Chris Gimenez: 54(1)3/GDP/G56.2-3
  • Mike Montgomery: K

Top 5

  • Eddie Rosario: K
  • Brian Dozier: W
  • Robbie Grossman: E5/G5.1-3
  • Max Kepler: FC3/G34S.3X3(35);1-3;B-2
  • Mitch Garver: IW
  • Ehire Adrianza: 4/F4-

Bot 5

  • Albert Almora: 5/L56
  • Jason Heyward: S7/F56D-
  • Ben Zobrist: HP.1-2
  • Anthony Rizzo: S9/L9S.2-3;1-2
  • Addison Russell: HR/F7D+.3-H;2-H;1-H
  • Kyle Schwarber: W
  • Ian Happ: S7.1-2
  • Tommy La Stella: WP.2-3;1-2
  • Tommy La Stella: FC3/G34S-.3XH(32);2-3
  • Willson Contreras: 53/G

Top 6

  • Logan Morrison: 7/L78M
  • Joe Mauer: 13/G23-
  • Eduardo Escobar: 9/F9D

Bot 6

  • Albert Almora: S6/G6
  • Jason Heyward: 36(1)/FO/G3S
  • Ben Zobrist: HR/F9D+.1-H
  • Anthony Rizzo: 43/G34
  • Addison Russell: K

Top 7

  • Eddie Rosario: W
  • Brian Dozier: K
  • Robbie Grossman: K
  • Max Kepler: K

Bot 7

  • Kyle Schwarber: HR/F8RXD+
  • Ian Happ: K
  • Javier Baez: K
  • Willson Contreras: K

Top 8

  • Mitch Garver: 9/F89M
  • Ehire Adrianza: 3/L3+
  • Jake Cave: K

Bot 8

  • Albert Almora: D9/L3-
  • Jason Heyward: 13/SH/BG13S+.2-3
  • Ben Zobrist: W
  • Anthony Rizzo: S4/G4S+.3-H;1-2
  • Addison Russell: 3/F23-
  • David Bote: 13/G25-

Top 9

  • Joe Mauer: S7/L56
  • Eduardo Escobar: 54(1)3/GDP/G56
  • Eddie Rosario: D9/L9D+
  • Brian Dozier: W
  • Robbie Grossman: S8/L8RS.2-H;1-2
  • Max Kepler: 8/F8LD

Notes & reviews

  • Cubs challenged call that Schwarber was out at home; call was upheld - out at home on fielder's choice