Chicago Cubs beat Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0; Michael Conforto homered and drove in 2 runs
Michael Conforto homered and drove in 2 runs, while Kevin Gausman worked 7 innings in the Chicago Cubs' win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The Chicago Cubs scored 7 runs and beat the Arizona Diamondbacks by 7 on August 24, 2026. Michael Conforto homered and drove in 2 runs, and Kevin Gausman worked 7 innings, allowing 0 runs on 94 pitches.
The score and club record
The Arizona Diamondbacks did not score in 9 of 9 innings against the Chicago Cubs' staff. At bat, the Chicago Cubs scored in 4 of 9 innings; the 6th was the club's largest inning, at 3 runs. The Chicago Cubs won by 7 runs.
In the top of the 2nd, Pedro Ramírez drove in 1 run with a triple. The play put the Chicago Cubs ahead to stay, 1-0.
At the end of August 24, 2026, the Chicago Cubs had a 76-56 record and were 2nd in the division and 5.5 games back.
Batting contributions
Michael Conforto finished 3-for-3 with 2 runs, 1 double, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk. Carson Kelly had 1 hit in 3 at-bats with 1 run, 1 home run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Pedro Ramírez collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 triple, and 1 RBI.
Ian Happ had 2 hits in 5 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, and 1 RBI. Seiya Suzuki collected 1 hit across 5 at-bats with 1 double and 1 RBI. Nico Hoerner went 0-for-3 with 1 RBI. 6 batters combined for the Chicago Cubs' 10 hits. They also drew 4 walks. 6 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching contributions
In 7 innings, Kevin Gausman threw 94 pitches, allowing 3 hits and 0 runs, walking 1 and striking out 6. Across 9 innings, the Chicago Cubs' staff threw 126 pitches, allowed 5 hits and 0 runs, issued 1 walk, and recorded 6 strikeouts.
Official sources
Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.