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Chicago Cubs at Boston Red Sox

A 6-2 win built on three pitches and sealed by nine straight outs

Chicago's 6-2 win over Boston was built less on sustained offense than on Alex Bregman's burst against Tanner Houck and a relief sequence that never let Boston move past the one-run deficit created in the third.

ByMaya Serrano

September 28, 2026

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Chicago Cubs

Across the reviewed games, Chicago's strongest supported team pattern is starting-pitching outings that reached six or seven innings while limiting runs.

Arizona Diamondbacks

In the reviewed game, Arizona's 5-4 comeback featured two-out scoring in both the eighth and ninth innings.

Seattle Mariners

Across two reviewed games, Seattle had a one-run, 7.2-inning Kirby start and go-ahead and late-insurance scoring in one, but was limited to two hits in a 6-0 loss in the other.

Washington Nationals

Across two reviewed losses, Washington scored one run against Colorado and was held to two hits in Atlanta's shutout; Brad Lord nevertheless delivered scoreless outings in both games.

Boston Red Sox

Across two reviewed games, Boston's decisive scoring came on late home runs that either created or extended a lead.

Miami Marlins

Across two reviewed games, Miami’s cited offensive evidence ranged from Conine’s significant run production to an opposing splitter-heavy outing constraining its hitters.