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The Chicago Cubs edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 6–5 on May 1 at Wrigley Field in a closely contested matchup that hinged on pitching efficiency and run prevention. Chicago's pitching staff struck out 13 Arizona batters while allowing 11 hits and 5 earned runs, posting a 4.01 ERA despite committing one defensive error. The Diamondbacks countered with 11 hits and matched the Cubs' 5 RBIs, but their pitching proved costly, yielding 8 hits and 6 earned runs with a 5.04 ERA and just 5 strikeouts. Both offenses struggled to generate power, with Arizona's lone home run unable to overcome Chicago's more disciplined approach at the plate—the Cubs drew 4 walks compared to Arizona's 2. The Cubs' superior strikeout rate and lower ERA differential ultimately decided a game decided by a single run, highlighting the importance of pitching depth in tight contests. Chicago's rotation will look to build on this efficiency as the team aims to establish early division momentum.