MLB

Chi. Cubs 6, at Tampa Bay 2

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 · Final

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Chicago Cubs

89-75 · L2 · #6 (1341 ELO +3)

1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6 80

Tampa Bay Rays

105-69 · L3 · #5 (1356 ELO -3)

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 53

George Steinbrenner Field · Tampa, FL

Attendance: 20,483

Umpires: Chad Whitson [HP], Bill Miller [1B], Brian Walsh [2B], Chad Fairchild [3B]

Cubs Use Big Fifth Inning to Top Rays, Earn Series Split

TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — Nico Hoerner’s leadoff home run set an immediate tone and a five-run fifth inning, fueled by Rays miscues, broke open the game as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday afternoon at George Steinbrenner Field. The victory secured a series win for the Cubs, who took two of three in the interleague set, and pushed both teams to .500 on the young season. Chicago improved to 6-6, while Tampa Bay fell to 5-7. The most important sequence of the game unfolded decisively in the top of the fifth inning, transforming a tight… Read more...

Top Statlines

Jesse Scholtens TBA 4.2ip 4h 0er 4k
Colin Rea CHC 5.0ip 2h 1er 2k
Nico Hoerner CHC 3/5 1hr 2rbi

Forecasting

ELO Probability CHC 54.0%

Spread CHC -1.5

Projected Score TBA 4 CHC 3

Money Line TBA -105/CHC -115

Over/Under 8 (Under)