Game result and context
Chicago Cubs defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago Cubs improved to 76-56 with a 7-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 24, 2026. Kevin Gausman earned the win with seven scoreless innings, while Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly provided the power in a three-run sixth inning.
Final result
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 7-0. The Cubs scored one run in the second inning, one in the fifth, three in the sixth, and two in the seventh to secure the shutout victory.
The Cubs move to 76-56 on the season, while the Diamondbacks fall to 69-63.
Key performances
Kevin Gausman led the Cubs on the mound, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing no runs while striking out six batters to earn his seventh win of the season. Michael Conforto paced the offense with three hits in three at-bats, including a home run and two RBIs. Carson Kelly also contributed a home run and one RBI.
For the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly took the loss, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three earned runs with four strikeouts.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Chicago Cubs hold a 76-56 record, placing them second in their division and first in the Wild Card standings. They are 5.5 games back in the division race.
The Arizona Diamondbacks hold a 69-63 record, placing them third in their division and fourth in the Wild Card race, trailing the leader by 2.0 games. The Diamondbacks have an elimination number of 20 for the division and 29 for the Wild Card.