Game result and context
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Chicago Cubs 2-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine batters over seven scoreless innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on August 26, 2026.
Final result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 2-0. The game remained scoreless through the first five innings before Arizona broke the deadlock in the bottom of the sixth. The Diamondbacks added an insurance run in the eighth inning to finalize the score. With this result, the Chicago Cubs move to a record of 76-58, while the Arizona Diamondbacks improve to 71-63.
How the game changed
The turning point occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jordan Lawlar hit a solo home run to provide the Diamondbacks with their first run of the game. This swing broke a scoreless tie against Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, who allowed only that run over six innings of work. Arizona extended their lead in the eighth inning when Ryan Waldschmidt drove in a run, providing the final margin of victory.
Key performances
Eduardo Rodriguez earned the win for Arizona, pitching seven shutout innings and recording nine strikeouts while allowing no runs. Jordan Lawlar led the offense with two hits in three at-bats, including his sixth-inning home run. Geraldo Perdomo also contributed two hits for the Diamondbacks. For the Cubs, Matthew Boyd took the loss, pitching six innings and striking out five while surrendering one earned run.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season. The Cubs entered the contest with a 76-58 record, and the Diamondbacks held a 71-63 record. This matchup was the third game of a three-game series.