Astros 3 – 0 Cubs — BenchScout

MLB · Sat, May 23 · Wrigley Field

Final

W: Kai-Wei Teng · L: Colin Rea · SV: Bryan King

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

Win probability

CHC 100%HOU 99%

HOU 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Christian Walker

HOU

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

Kai-Wei Teng

HOU

6.0 IP, 0 ER, 6 K, 3 BB, (W)

Colin Rea

CHC

7.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 K, 3 BB, (L)

Key plays

▲ 1stChristian Walker homers (12) on a line drive to left center field. Yordan Alvarez scores.2–0 · 32%

▼ 3rdMoisés Ballesteros walks.2–0 · 36%

▲ 4thChristian Walker homers (13) on a line drive to left center field.3–0 · 16%

Highlights (40)

▶ Ball 1 overturned after ABS Challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 overturned after ABS Challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Walker homers twice, Teng deals in Astros' 3-0 win

00:03:29 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: HOU@CHC - 5/23/26

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▶ Christian Walker's two-homer game

00:01:01 · MLB video

▶ Kai-Wei Teng K's six in six scoreless innings

00:01:02 · MLB video

▶ Nico Hoerner throws between his legs for the out

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Pete Crow-Armstrong leaps into the ivy for the grab

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ Yordan Alvarez exits game with apparent injury

00:00:47 · MLB video

▶ Colin Rea K's four in seven strong innings

00:00:44 · MLB video

▶ Christian Walker's second homer of the game (13)

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▶ Pete Crow-Armstrong's smooth sliding catch

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▶ Christian Walker's two-run homer (12)

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▶ César Salazar throws out Pete Crow-Armstrong

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▶ Bryan King earns the save in Astros' 3-0 win

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▶ Kai-Wei Teng ends the 5th with a strikeout

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▶ Colin Rea strikes out César Salazar

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Wrigley Field stands for Cubs for a Cure

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▶ Anthony Rizzo sings 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game'

00:00:57 · MLB video

▶ Anthony Rizzo joins the Cubs broadcast booth

00:05:11 · MLB video

▶ Yordan Alvarez on leaving game with back spasms

00:00:53 · MLB video

▶ Pete Crow-Armstrong: 'We gotta do a better job'

00:01:13 · MLB video

▶ Joe Espada on Yordan Álvarez exiting game

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Craig Counsell talks 3-0 loss to the Astros

00:01:13 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 overturned after ABS Challenge in the 6th

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 confirmed after ABS Challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Ball 3 confirmed after ABS Challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Strike 2 confirmed after ABS Challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 overturned after ABS Challenge in the 4th

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Japanese Highlights: Astros-Cubs

00:08:32 · MLB video

▶ Visualizing Christian Walker's swing using bat tracking technology

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Christian Walker: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Christian Walker's home run through bat tracking data

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Kai-Wei Teng's pitches

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▶ Kai-Wei Teng's outing against the Cubs

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Colin Rea's outing against the Astros

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Measuring the stats on Christian Walker's home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for Houston, May 23 vs Cubs

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Astros at Cubs - May 23, 2026

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▶ Bench availability for Houston, May 23 vs Cubs

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Full play-by-play (67)

▲ 1stJeremy Peña flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stIsaac Paredes flies out sharply to left fielder Michael Conforto.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stYordan Alvarez walks.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stChristian Walker homers (12) on a line drive to left center field. Yordan Alvarez scores.2–0 · 32%

▲ 1stBraden Shewmake grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.2–0 · 32%

▼ 1stPete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.2–0 · 30%

▼ 1stAlex Bregman pops out to first baseman Christian Walker.2–0 · 28%

▼ 1stMichael Busch strikes out swinging.2–0 · 28%

▲ 2ndCam Smith strikes out swinging.2–0 · 30%

▲ 2ndZach Cole pops out to catcher Miguel Amaya in foul territory.2–0 · 31%

▲ 2ndBrice Matthews flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.2–0 · 31%

▼ 2ndNico Hoerner walks.2–0 · 36%

▼ 2ndMichael Conforto flies out to center fielder Brice Matthews.2–0 · 32%

▼ 2ndSeiya Suzuki grounds into a double play, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker. Nico Hoerner out at 2nd. Seiya Suzuki out at 1st.2–0 · 27%

▲ 3rdCésar Salazar lines out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.2–0 · 29%

▲ 3rdJeremy Peña flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.2–0 · 30%

▲ 3rdIsaac Paredes walks.2–0 · 29%

▲ 3rdYordan Alvarez pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman in foul territory.2–0 · 30%

▼ 3rdMoisés Ballesteros walks.2–0 · 36%

▼ 3rdMiguel Amaya grounds into a double play, third baseman Isaac Paredes to second baseman Braden Shewmake to first baseman Christian Walker. Moisés Ballesteros out at 2nd. Miguel Amaya out at 1st.2–0 · 26%

▼ 3rdDansby Swanson singles on a pop up to second baseman Braden Shewmake.2–0 · 27%

▼ 3rdPete Crow-Armstrong singles on a line drive to right fielder Cam Smith. Dansby Swanson to 3rd.2–0 · 31%

▼ 3rdPete Crow-Armstrong caught stealing 2nd base, catcher César Salazar to second baseman Braden Shewmake.2–0 · 26%

▲ 4thChristian Walker homers (13) on a line drive to left center field.3–0 · 16%

▲ 4thBraden Shewmake lines out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.3–0 · 18%

▲ 4thCam Smith singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alex Bregman.3–0 · 16%

▲ 4thZach Cole walks.3–0 · 18%

▲ 4thBrice Matthews grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Zach Cole out at 2nd.3–0 · 19%

▼ 4thAlex Bregman lines out to left fielder Zach Cole.3–0 · 17%

▼ 4thMichael Busch strikes out swinging.3–0 · 15%

▼ 4thNico Hoerner grounds out, second baseman Braden Shewmake to first baseman Christian Walker.3–0 · 15%

▲ 5thCésar Salazar bunt grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.3–0 · 16%

▲ 5thJeremy Peña pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.3–0 · 17%

▲ 5thIsaac Paredes grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.3–0 · 17%

▼ 5thMichael Conforto strikes out swinging.3–0 · 14%

▼ 5thSeiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.3–0 · 13%

▼ 5thMoisés Ballesteros walks.3–0 · 14%

▼ 5thMiguel Amaya called out on strikes.3–0 · 13%

▲ 6thYordan Alvarez strikes out swinging.3–0 · 13%

▲ 6thChristian Walker singles on a fly ball to left fielder Michael Conforto.3–0 · 12%

▲ 6thBraden Shewmake flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.3–0 · 14%

▲ 6thCam Smith pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.3–0 · 14%

▼ 6thDansby Swanson flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.3–0 · 12%

▼ 6thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to center fielder Brice Matthews.3–0 · 11%

▼ 6thAlex Bregman grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker.3–0 · 11%

▲ 7thZach Cole strikes out swinging.3–0 · 11%

▲ 7thBrice Matthews flies out sharply to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.3–0 · 11%

▲ 7thCésar Salazar strikes out swinging.3–0 · 11%

▼ 7thMichael Busch lines out to second baseman Braden Shewmake.3–0 · 9%

▼ 7thNico Hoerner grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.3–0 · 8%

▼ 7thKevin Alcántara strikes out swinging.3–0 · 8%

▲ 8thJeremy Peña grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.3–0 · 8%

▲ 8thIsaac Paredes doubles (8) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Kevin Alcántara.3–0 · 6%

▲ 8thZach Dezenzo lines out sharply to left fielder Kevin Alcántara.3–0 · 7%

▲ 8thTrent Thornton intentionally walks Christian Walker.3–0 · 7%

▲ 8thBraden Shewmake lines out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.3–0 · 8%

▼ 8thSeiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.3–0 · 6%

▼ 8thMoisés Ballesteros strikes out swinging.3–0 · 4%

▼ 8thPedro Ramírez grounds out, second baseman Brice Matthews to first baseman Christian Walker.3–0 · 4%

▲ 9thCam Smith grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Ryan Rolison.3–0 · 4%

▲ 9thZach Cole called out on strikes.3–0 · 4%

▲ 9thBrice Matthews singles on a ground ball to pitcher Ryan Rolison.3–0 · 4%

▲ 9thWith César Salazar batting, Brice Matthews picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, shortstop Dansby Swanson.3–0 · 4%

▼ 9thDansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.3–0 · 2%

▼ 9thPete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.3–0 · 1%

▼ 9thAlex Bregman singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Meyers.3–0 · 2%

▼ 9thMichael Busch lines out to left fielder Brice Matthews.3–0 · 1%

Box score

Houston Astros

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Jeremy Peña SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.238
Isaac Paredes 3B	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	.246
Yordan Alvarez DH	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	.300
Zach Dezenzo DH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.222
Christian Walker 1B	3	2	3	2	3	1	0	.266
Braden Shewmake 2B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.267
Jake Meyers CF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.229
Cam Smith RF	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.208
Zach Cole LF	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	.160
Nick Allen 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.235
Brice Matthews LF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.208
César Salazar C	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.071

Pitcher	IP	H	BB	SO	P	ERA
Kai-Wei TengW	6.0	2	3	6	89	2.19
Steven Okert	1.0	0	0	1	11	4.03
Enyel De Los Santos	1.0	0	0	1	8	3.86
Bryan KingS	1.0	1	0	1	21	2.70

Chicago Cubs

Batter	AB	H	BB	SO	AVG
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF	4	1	0	2	.229
Alex Bregman 3B	4	1	0	0	.250
Michael Busch 1B	4	0	0	2	.224
Nico Hoerner 2B	2	0	1	0	.256
Michael Conforto LF	2	0	0	1	.302
Kevin Alcántara LF	1	0	0	1	.000
Seiya Suzuki RF	3	0	0	1	.248
Moisés Ballesteros DH	1	0	2	1	.239
Miguel Amaya C	2	0	0	1	.240
Pedro Ramírez PH	1	0	0	0	.000
Carson Kelly C	0	0	0	0	.289
Dansby Swanson SS	3	1	0	0	.189

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Colin ReaL	7.0	4	3	3	3	4	98	4.83
Trent Thornton	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	14	2.08
Ryan Rolison	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	16	3.60

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