Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs
21-31, 9-17 Away
4
21-31, 9-17 Away
Final
29-22, 18-9 Home
2
29-22, 18-9 Home
Team Leaders
Game Information
Wrigley Field
4:20 AM, 23 May 2026
Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 37,332
Game Time:2:57
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Chad Fairchild
- First Base Umpire - Chad Whitson
- Second Base Umpire - Bill Miller
- Third Base Umpire - Brian Walsh
HOU @ CHC Videos
Astros open up the series with a 4-2 win over the Cubs
HOU leads 1-0
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 26 | 26 | .500 | - | L2 |
| Seattle | 25 | 28 | .472 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Texas | 24 | 27 | .471 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Houston | 22 | 31 | .415 | 4.5 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 19 | 34 | .358 | 7.5 | W2 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 30 | 19 | .612 | - | L1 |
| St. Louis | 29 | 22 | .569 | 2 | L1 |
| Chicago | 29 | 23 | .558 | 2.5 | L7 |
| Cincinnati | 27 | 25 | .519 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 26 | 26 | .500 | 5.5 | L2 |
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