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Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Chicago Cubs 4, on August 25, 2026, at Chase Field. Arizona overcame a disparity in baserunners by converting limited offense into enough production for a one-run home victory. The Diamondbacks finished with five hits, two fewer than Chicago, but every Arizona run was credited with an RBI, underscoring their efficiency in key situations. Both clubs hit one home run, while Arizona also drew four walks and struck out six times. The Cubs produced seven hits and entered the game with the stronger season OPS, .762 compared with Arizona’s .715, yet their additional traffic generated only four runs. Chicago pitching allowed five earned runs despite surrendering just five hits, with four walks contributing to the damage. Arizona’s staff gave up four earned runs and seven hits but issued only two walks, limiting the Cubs’ opportunities to extend rallies. The Diamondbacks also committed no errors, so the narrow result reflected timely offense and cleaner run prevention rather than defensive lapses. The win should improve Arizona’s run differential outlook and ease pressure on its upcoming rotation.