Game result and context
Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Chicago Cubs 5-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4, highlighted by a walk-off home run in the ninth inning.
Final result
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 5-4. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Chicago Cubs entered the game with a record of 76-57, while the Arizona Diamondbacks held a record of 70-63.
How the game changed
The Chicago Cubs took an early lead in the fourth inning when Ian Happ hit a three-run home run. They added another run in the sixth inning to extend their lead to 4-0.
The Arizona Diamondbacks began their comeback in the eighth inning, scoring three runs to narrow the gap to 4-3. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run home run to secure the 5-4 victory for Arizona.
Key performances
For the Chicago Cubs, Ian Happ recorded one hit, one run, and three RBIs, including his home run. Michael Busch contributed two hits and one RBI, while pitcher Clay Holmes threw 7.0 innings, allowing zero earned runs and striking out five batters.
For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ryan Waldschmidt provided the decisive hit with a two-run home run in his only at-bat. Geraldo Perdomo added two hits and two RBIs, and Gabriel Moreno contributed one hit and one RBI.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Chicago Cubs hold a 76-57 record, placing them second in their division and first in the wild-card standings, with a 5.5-game deficit in the division and a 5.0-game lead in the wild-card race. Their elimination number stands at 25.
The Arizona Diamondbacks move to 70-63, ranking third in their division and fourth in the wild-card standings. They are 10.5 games back in the division and 1.0 game back in the wild-card race, with an elimination number of 20 and a wild-card elimination number of 29.
Series context
This game was the second of a three-game regular season series between the two teams.