Chicago Cubs clinched a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 11-inning battle.

Nico Hoerner emerged as the hero, scoring the tying run in the ninth with a daring sprint from second base on a wild pitch, then delivering the game-winning single in the 11th.
The Cubs’ Michael Busch showcased his power by homering for the fifth consecutive game, tying the franchise record.

Hoerner and Garrett Cooper also contributed with two hits each, propelling Chicago to its third consecutive win.

Arizona’s offense struggled, managing just three hits against Chicago’s pitching prowess. Jake McCarthy’s RBI single in the second and Corbin Carroll’s run-scoring single in the eighth were the lone highlights for the Diamondbacks.

The decisive moments came in the 11th inning, as the Cubs capitalized on their opportunities.

Nick Madrigal, the automatic runner on second, advanced to third before Hoerner’s clutch single drove him home, giving Chicago the lead.
Pitcher Keegan Thompson sealed the win for the Cubs with two scoreless innings, shutting down Arizona’s attempts to rally. Despite the efforts of Merrill Kelly , who allowed just one run and three hits over five innings for the Diamondbacks, their offense couldn’t muster enough to secure the win.

The game showcased the resilience of both teams, with the Cubs’ Ben Brown delivering a strong performance on the mound, retiring 13 consecutive batters. Despite Arizona briefly taking the lead in the eighth, Chicago fought back, ultimately tying the game in the ninth on Hoerner’s heads-up baserunning.
Busch’s historic homer in the second inning added to the excitement, joining a select group of Cubs players to achieve this feat. Despite the Diamondbacks’ efforts, including McCarthy’s early RBI single, they fell short in a closely contested match-up against the resilient Cubs.