Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs — MLB Box Score, Monday, June 15, 2026
COLColorado Rockies
27-46
FINAL
4
·5
CHCChicago Cubs
38-35
Monday, June 15, 2026 · Wrigley Field · 38,337 · 3:12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| CHC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Pitching Decisions
Colorado Rockies
Losing Pitcher: L
Chicago Cubs
Winning Pitcher: W
Scoring Summary
Pete Crow-Armstrong homers (13) on a fly ball to center field.
0-1Cole Carrigg walks. Tyler Freeman scores. Hunter Goodman to 3rd. Troy Johnston to 2nd.
1-1Rockies challenged (fair or foul in outfield), call on the field was upheld: Matt Shaw triples (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Jake McCarthy. Moisés Ballesteros scores.
1-2Cole Carrigg homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. Tyler Freeman scores. Hunter Goodman scores.
4-2Pete Crow-Armstrong out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Tyler Freeman. Matt Shaw scores.
4-3Pedro Ramírez singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Troy Johnston. Seiya Suzuki scores. Ian Happ to 3rd. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.
4-4Matt Shaw walks. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Pedro Ramírez to 2nd.
4-5Key Stats
FanVerdicts Recap
Cubs Edge Rockies 5-4 in Tight Regular Season Contest
The Chicago Cubs outlasted the Colorado Rockies 5-4 in a competitive matchup that came down to late-inning execution. Both teams battled through a closely contested game where runs proved hard to come by, with neither offense able to break away decisively until the Cubs found just enough in the final moments to secure the victory. The result keeps the Cubs on track as the regular season approaches its final stretch, with 103 days remaining in the 2026 campaign.
The Rockies mounted a credible offensive challenge but ultimately fell short in the clutch, unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities that might have shifted momentum in their favor. Chicago's defense and pitching held firm when it mattered most, forcing Colorado into difficult at-bats down the stretch. The one-run margin reflected just how evenly matched these division foes were throughout the contest, with neither team able to establish a commanding lead.
This victory provides the Cubs valuable momentum as both teams position themselves for the stretch run ahead. With over three months of regular season play remaining, games like these against divisional opponents could prove significant in determining playoff seeding when September arrives. The Cubs will look to build on this win, while the Rockies face the challenge of regrouping and finding consistency in upcoming contests.
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About this game
On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Colorado Rockies traveled to face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Attendance was reported at 38,337.
The Chicago Cubs took the win, 5–4, over the Colorado Rockies. Daniel Palencia led all scorers with W (winning pitcher). Full quarter-by-quarter scoring and team stats are above.
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