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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8–4 on May 3 at Wrigley Field, with the home team's balanced offensive attack overwhelming a struggling Arizona pitching staff. Chicago generated 12 hits and 8 RBIs while maintaining a .783 OPS, though the Cubs managed just one home run in the victory. Arizona's pitchers surrendered all 8 earned runs and 12 hits, posting a 5.07 ERA that reflected control issues with 6 walks allowed. The Diamondbacks' bats produced 7 hits and 2 home runs for 4 RBIs, posting a .716 OPS that couldn't keep pace; both teams struck out 8 times, but Chicago's lineup depth proved decisive. Arizona's pitching staff's inability to limit hard contact—yielding 12 hits despite 8 strikeouts—underscored the offensive disparity. The Cubs' clean fielding (zero errors) and six walks drawn also contributed to their run production advantage. This result highlights Arizona's pitching depth concerns heading into the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Nolan ArenadoLourdes Gurriel Jr.Gabriel MorenoAdrian Del CastilloMoisés Ballesteros ×2Ian Happ ×2Nico HoernerAlex BregmanSeiya SuzukiMichael Busch
