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    Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs

    HOU
    Houston AstrosAstrosHOU
    21-31, 9-17 Away
    4
    21-31, 9-17 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    29-22, 18-9 Home
    2
    29-22, 18-9 Home
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    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    2:20 PM, May 22, 2026Coverage: Apple TV
    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
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    HOU leads 1-0

    • Astros
      4
    • Cubs
      2
    Game 1
    5/22
    • Astros
      3
    • Cubs
      0
    Game 2
    5/23
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    2026 American League West Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Athletics2626.500-L2
    Seattle2528.4721.5L1
    Texas2427.4711.5L2
    Houston2231.4154.5W2
    Los Angeles1934.3587.5W2
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    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee3019.612-L1
    St. Louis2922.5692L1
    Chicago2923.5582.5L7
    Cincinnati2725.5194.5W1
    Pittsburgh2626.5005.5L2
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    MLB News

    Blue Jays' Dylan Cease, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exit game early

    Blue Jays' Dylan Cease, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exit game early

    Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease left in the fifth inning because of left hamstring discomfort, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also exited after being hit in the elbow by a pitch.
    Mets' Juan Soto misses Sunday's game due to illness

    Mets' Juan Soto misses Sunday's game due to illness

    Mets star slugger Juan Soto was a late lineup scratch against the Miami Marlins on Sunday because of an illness.
    Brewers option LHP Robert Gasser after loss vs. Dodgers

    Brewers option LHP Robert Gasser after loss vs. Dodgers

    Brewers option lefty Robert Gasser back to Triple-A a day after blowing an early lead against Dodgers. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy said it's possible Gasser was tipping his pitches.
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