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
HOU leads 1-0
Game Information
Wrigley Field
7:20 PM, 22 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
2026 American League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 26 | 24 | .520 | - | W3 |
| Texas | 24 | 25 | .490 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 25 | 27 | .481 | 2 | W2 |
| Houston | 21 | 31 | .404 | 6 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 17 | 34 | .333 | 9.5 | L3 |
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 30 | 18 | .625 | - | W4 |
| St. Louis | 28 | 21 | .571 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Chicago | 29 | 22 | .569 | 2.5 | L6 |
| Cincinnati | 26 | 24 | .520 | 5 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 26 | 25 | .510 | 5.5 | L1 |
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