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Diamondbacks Edge Cubs in 11-Inning Thriller to Avoid Sweep

Josh Naylor’s clutch RBI single in the 11th inning secured Arizona’s 3-2 win, capping a rain-delayed pitchers’ duel at Wrigley Field.

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Overview

  • Josh Naylor delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the 11th inning, driving in Geraldo Perdomo to seal the Diamondbacks’ victory.
  • The game featured two rain delays totaling 98 minutes, impacting the tempo and strategy of both teams.
  • Arizona’s Merrill Kelly retired a career-high 16 consecutive batters before exiting in the sixth inning due to leg cramping.
  • The Cubs, despite leading MLB in runs this season, were held to just four hits and struggled offensively after the first inning.
  • Shelby Miller earned the win with two scoreless innings, while Drey Jameson recorded his first save by closing out the 11th.