Cubs and Red Sox Tied 3-3 After Six Innings, September 27, 2026

The game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox on September 27, 2026 was tied 3-3 after the end of the sixth inning. The Cubs took an early lead in the game, while the Red Sox responded with one run in the third and two in the fifth to even the score.

According to Bleacher Report, the teams took advantage of changes in the rotation and bullpen: Jake Bennett threw 3 2/3 innings, allowing only 3 hits, no earned runs, with one walk and one strikeout, closing his rookie season with a 3.65 ERA in 20 appearances. Alec Gamboa had thrown two innings earlier, while Greg Weissert was activated as a bullpen substitute.

The sixth inning had several decisive moments: Connor Wong stopped Matt Shaw’s stolen-base attempt, with the tag by Isiah Kiner-Falefa; Jarren Duran ended with a groundout to second, and Nick Sogard was struck out. Michael Busch drew a walk for the Cubs, while Dansby Swanson ended with a flyout to center field. Game statistics showed 7 hits for the Cubs against 6 for the Red Sox, with one error recorded on the Cubs’ side.

The tie after six innings left the game open as both teams continued the fight for positioning at the end of the season; Chicago was 88-71 while Boston 85-74 at that moment. For more detailed updates and analysis on the game’s developments, see Bleacher Report’s reporting.