Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers
27-12, 9-7 Away
7
27-12, 9-7 Away
Final
17-21, 7-9 Home
1
17-21, 7-9 Home
CHC lead 1-0
Game Information
Globe Life Field
8:05 PM, May 8, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
Arlington, Texas
Attendance: 32,394
Game Time:2:47
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Clint Vondrak
- First Base Umpire - Willie Traynor
- Second Base Umpire - Adam Hamari
- Third Base Umpire - Todd Tichenor
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 27 | 12 | .692 | - | W10 |
| St. Louis | 23 | 15 | .605 | 3.5 | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 20 | 16 | .556 | 5.5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 21 | 18 | .538 | 6 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 20 | 19 | .513 | 7 | L8 |
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 20 | 18 | .526 | - | W2 |
| Seattle | 19 | 20 | .487 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Texas | 17 | 21 | .447 | 3 | L2 |
| Houston | 16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 15 | 24 | .385 | 5.5 | L1 |
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