Astros vs. Cubs (May 22, 2026) Pregame - ESPN
Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on May 22, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comHere are the latest updates on Astros vs Cubs as of now.
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Latest result: Cubs 12, Astros 3 on June 28, 2025. Kyle Tucker powered the Cubs with a 3-run homer and four hits for Chicago, as they routed Houston 12-3 and halted the Astros’ five-game win streak. This was the most recent game in the series at that time. [cite ]
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Previous game recap: Astros defeated Cubs 7-4 on June 27, 2025, with Cam Smith delivering a 3-run homer and six solid innings from Brandon Walter, extending Houston’s win streak to five. [cite ]
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Earlier matchup: Astros won 7-4 again on the next day’s page in UK coverage, mirroring the same scoreline with Diaz’s 3-run shot and Smith driving in multiple runs. [cite ]
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Sunday finale: Astros won 2-0 on June 29, 2025, behind a Jose Altuve 2-run homer and six shutout innings from Framber Valdez. [cite ]
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General context: The Cubs and Astros have a history of high-scoring games in this interleague tilt, with several back-and-forth outcomes across the 2025 schedule. For example, the Cubs’ 12-3 blowout stands out as one of the larger margins in the series. [cite ]
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