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Cubs edge D-backs to pull within half-game of first
Michael Busch drove in two runs and the Cubs used a strong bullpen to hold off Arizona and move within a half-game of first place.
- On Friday, May 1, 2026, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 at Wrigley Field, with Michael Busch recording two hits and two RBIs to pace the offense.
- Chicago capitalized on early opportunities, scoring three runs in both the first and fourth innings off Arizona starter Zac Gallen, who allowed six runs over 3 2/3 innings.
- Arizona's Ildemaro Vargas extended his career-best hitting streak to 27 games, while teammate Geraldo Perdomo hit a three-run homer in the sixth that narrowed the deficit to 6-5.
- Cubs reliever Jacob Webb secured his first save of the season, shutting down Arizona in the final innings; Chicago second baseman Nico Hoerner departed in the second with neck tightness.
- The victory improves the Cubs' record to 19-12, keeping them within a half-game of the Cincinnati Reds, while the Diamondbacks fell to 16-14 with a 7-8 road record.
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
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