Cubs 9 – 2 Rays — BenchScout

MLB · Tue, Apr 7 · Tropicana Field

Final

W: Javier Assad · L: Mason Englert

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
CHC	0	2	2	0	0	1	1	1	2	9	16	0
TB	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	6	1

Win probability

TB 100%CHC 100%

CHC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Javier Assad

CHC

5.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 2 BB, (W)

Moisés Ballesteros

CHC

2-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R

Pete Crow-Armstrong

CHC

3-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB

Key plays

▲ 2ndMichael Conforto singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jake Fraley. Dansby Swanson scores.1–0 · 41%

▲ 2ndMatt Shaw doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Michael Conforto scores.2–0 · 29%

▲ 3rdMoisés Ballesteros out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.4–0 · 13%

▲ 6thNico Hoerner grounds into a force out, pitcher Cole Sulser to shortstop Taylor Walls to second baseman Richie Palacios. Moisés Ballesteros scores. Michael Conforto to 3rd. Matt Shaw out at 2nd. Nico Hoerner to 1st.5–0 · 4%

▲ 7thPete Crow-Armstrong homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.6–0 · 1%

▲ 8thNico Hoerner singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Dansby Swanson scores. Michael Conforto to 2nd.7–0 · 0%

▼ 8thJonathan Aranda doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Richie Palacios scores. Yandy Díaz to 3rd.7–1 · 2%

▼ 8thRyan Vilade singles on a line drive to pitcher Phil Maton. Yandy Díaz scores. Jonathan Aranda to 3rd.7–2 · 4%

▲ 9thMoisés Ballesteros homers (1) on a line drive to right field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.9–2 · 0%

Highlights (30)

▶ Javier Assad shuts down the Rays in 9-2 win

00:03:27 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: CHC@TB - 4/7/26

00:11:32 · MLB video

▶ Moisés Ballesteros' two-run home run (2)

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Pete Crow-Armstrong's first home run of 2026

00:00:24 · MLB video

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▶ Javier Assad records win with scoreless outing

00:01:05 · MLB video

▶ Jonathan Aranda's RBI double

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Matt Shaw's RBI double

00:00:34 · MLB video

▶ Field View: Pete Crow-Armstrong's solo home run

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Ryan Vilade's RBI infield single

00:00:21 · MLB video

▶ Nico Hoerner's RBI single

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Michael Conforto's RBI single

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Jacob Webb secures the Cubs' win

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Taylor Walls' nifty behind-the-back flip

00:00:21 · MLB video

▶ Cole Sulser's two strikeouts in relief

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Crow-Armstrong scores on Moisés Ballesteros' sac fly

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Ryan Vilade's smooth sliding catch

00:00:21 · MLB video

▶ Nico Hoerner's RBI fielder's choice

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ Alex Bregman scores on throwing error

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Nick Fortes nabs Pete Crow-Armstrong at second

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Mason Englert strikes out Dansby Swanson

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Javier Assad fans Taylor Walls for the strikeout

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Pete Crow-Armstrong on hitting first homer of 2026

00:01:47 · MLB video

▶ Craig Counsell: 'Lot of guys having good nights'

00:01:30 · MLB video

▶ Kevin Cash on offensive struggles, more in 9-2 loss

00:00:58 · MLB video

▶ Ball 2 call confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 call is overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 call overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 call confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:21 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 call overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Strike 3 call overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:25 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (81)

▲ 1stNico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stMichael Busch flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stAlex Bregman singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stYandy Díaz grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stJonathan Aranda lines out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.0–0 · 51%

▼ 1stJake Fraley flies out to left fielder Michael Conforto.0–0 · 51%

▲ 2ndMiguel Amaya lines out to second baseman Richie Palacios.0–0 · 53%

▲ 2ndMoisés Ballesteros flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.0–0 · 55%

▲ 2ndDansby Swanson doubles (1) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.0–0 · 52%

▲ 2ndMichael Conforto singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jake Fraley. Dansby Swanson scores.1–0 · 41%

▲ 2ndMatt Shaw doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Michael Conforto scores.2–0 · 29%

▲ 2ndNico Hoerner walks.2–0 · 28%

▲ 2ndMichael Busch flies out to right fielder Jake Fraley.2–0 · 31%

▼ 2ndJunior Caminero strikes out swinging.2–0 · 29%

▼ 2ndChandler Simpson grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.2–0 · 27%

▼ 2ndCedric Mullins flies out to left fielder Michael Conforto.2–0 · 27%

▲ 3rdAlex Bregman doubles (1) on a ground ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson.2–0 · 22%

▲ 3rdPete Crow-Armstrong singles on a line drive to right fielder Jake Fraley. Alex Bregman to 3rd.2–0 · 17%

▲ 3rdMiguel Amaya grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.3–0 · 15%

▲ 3rdMoisés Ballesteros out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.4–0 · 13%

▲ 3rdDansby Swanson strikes out swinging.4–0 · 13%

▼ 3rdNick Fortes grounds out softly, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.4–0 · 11%

▼ 3rdRichie Palacios grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.4–0 · 10%

▼ 3rdTaylor Walls flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.4–0 · 10%

▲ 4thMichael Conforto flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.4–0 · 11%

▲ 4thMatt Shaw strikes out swinging.4–0 · 11%

▲ 4thNico Hoerner singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.4–0 · 11%

▲ 4thMichael Busch strikes out swinging.4–0 · 11%

▼ 4thYandy Díaz pops out to first baseman Michael Busch.4–0 · 10%

▼ 4thJonathan Aranda grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.4–0 · 9%

▼ 4thJake Fraley grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Javier Assad.4–0 · 9%

▲ 5thAlex Bregman singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Cedric Mullins.4–0 · 7%

▲ 5thPete Crow-Armstrong grounds into a force out, second baseman Richie Palacios to shortstop Taylor Walls. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 1st.4–0 · 8%

▲ 5thMiguel Amaya strikes out swinging.4–0 · 10%

▼ 5thJunior Caminero walks.4–0 · 13%

▼ 5thChandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Junior Caminero to 2nd.4–0 · 18%

▼ 5thCedric Mullins strikes out swinging.4–0 · 13%

▼ 5thNick Fortes grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Junior Caminero out at 3rd. Nick Fortes out at 1st.4–0 · 7%

▲ 6thMoisés Ballesteros singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jake Fraley.4–0 · 6%

▲ 6thDansby Swanson flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.4–0 · 7%

▲ 6thMichael Conforto walks.4–0 · 6%

▲ 6thMatt Shaw singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Moisés Ballesteros to 3rd. Michael Conforto to 2nd.4–0 · 5%

▲ 6thMichael Busch flies out to right fielder Jake Fraley.5–0 · 4%

▼ 6thRichie Palacios walks.5–0 · 6%

▼ 6thTaylor Walls strikes out swinging.5–0 · 4%

▼ 6thYandy Díaz flies out to right fielder Matt Shaw.5–0 · 3%

▼ 6thJonathan Aranda singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Richie Palacios to 3rd.5–0 · 4%

▼ 6thRyan Vilade lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.5–0 · 3%

▲ 7thAlex Bregman flies out to right fielder Ryan Vilade in foul territory.5–0 · 3%

▲ 7thPete Crow-Armstrong homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.6–0 · 1%

▲ 7thMiguel Amaya pops out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda in foul territory.6–0 · 1%

▲ 7thMoisés Ballesteros flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.6–0 · 1%

▼ 7thJunior Caminero grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.6–0 · 1%

▼ 7thChandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.6–0 · 1%

▼ 7thCedric Mullins grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Chandler Simpson out at 2nd. Cedric Mullins to 1st.6–0 · 1%

▼ 7thNick Fortes flies out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.6–0 · 1%

▲ 8thDansby Swanson singles on a line drive to right fielder Ryan Vilade.6–0 · 1%

▲ 8thMichael Conforto walks.6–0 · 1%

▲ 8thMatt Shaw called out on strikes.6–0 · 1%

▲ 8thNico Hoerner singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Dansby Swanson scores. Michael Conforto to 2nd.7–0 · 0%

▲ 8thMichael Busch flies out sharply to right fielder Ryan Vilade. Michael Conforto to 3rd.7–0 · 0%

▲ 8thAlex Bregman pops out to shortstop Taylor Walls.7–0 · 0%

▼ 8thRichie Palacios singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.7–0 · 0%

▼ 8thTaylor Walls flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.7–0 · 0%

▼ 8thYandy Díaz hit by pitch. Richie Palacios to 2nd.7–0 · 0%

▼ 8thJonathan Aranda doubles (3) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Richie Palacios scores. Yandy Díaz to 3rd.7–1 · 2%

▼ 8thRyan Vilade singles on a line drive to pitcher Phil Maton. Yandy Díaz scores. Jonathan Aranda to 3rd.7–2 · 4%

▼ 8thJunior Caminero strikes out swinging.7–2 · 1%

▼ 8thChandler Simpson grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.7–2 · 1%

▲ 9thPete Crow-Armstrong singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Yoendrys Gómez.7–2 · 0%

▲ 9thMiguel Amaya pops out to shortstop Taylor Walls.7–2 · 0%

▲ 9thMoisés Ballesteros homers (1) on a line drive to right field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.9–2 · 0%

▲ 9thDansby Swanson flies out sharply to center fielder Cedric Mullins.9–2 · 0%

▲ 9thMichael Conforto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson.9–2 · 0%

▲ 9thMatt Shaw flies out to right fielder Ryan Vilade.9–2 · 0%

▼ 9thCedric Mullins walks.9–2 · 0%

▼ 9thNick Fortes pops out to catcher Miguel Amaya.9–2 · 0%

▼ 9thRichie Palacios strikes out swinging.9–2 · 0%

▼ 9thTaylor Walls grounds out sharply, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.9–2 · 0%

Box score

Chicago Cubs

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Nico Hoerner 2B	4	0	2	0	2	1	0	.297
Michael Busch 1B	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	.154
Alex Bregman 3B	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	.200
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF	5	3	3	1	1	0	0	.256
Miguel Amaya C	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	.294
Moisés Ballesteros DH	4	2	2	1	3	0	0	.208
Dansby Swanson SS	5	2	2	0	0	0	1	.162
Michael Conforto LF	3	1	2	0	1	2	0	.250
Matt Shaw RF	5	0	2	0	1	0	2	.250

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Javier AssadW	5.2	1	0	0	2	3	80	0.00
Hoby Milner	1.1	2	0	0	0	0	17	2.84
Phil Maton	0.2	3	2	2	0	1	26	13.50
Caleb Thielbar	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.00
Jacob Webb	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	14	5.79

Tampa Bay Rays

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Yandy Díaz DH	3	1	0	0	0	0	.386
Jonathan Aranda 1B	4	0	2	1	0	0	.244
Jake Fraley RF	2	0	0	0	0	0	.200
Ryan Vilade RF	2	0	1	1	0	0	.100
Junior Caminero 3B	3	0	0	0	1	2	.238
Chandler Simpson LF	4	0	2	0	0	0	.405
Cedric Mullins CF	3	0	0	0	1	1	.122
Nick Fortes C	4	0	0	0	0	0	.303
Richie Palacios 2B	3	1	1	0	1	1	.250
Taylor Walls SS	4	0	0	0	0	1	.143

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Mason EnglertL	3.2	7	4	3	1	2	65	9.45
Cole Sulser	2.1	3	1	1	1	2	37	4.70
Yoendrys Gómez	3.0	6	4	4	1	1	58	6.23

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