Cubs bring 1-0 series lead over Diamondbacks into game 2
The Cubs bring a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 behind probable starter Clay Holmes, while Arizona counters with Brandon Pfaadt.
- The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks entering Tuesday's Game 2 at Chase Field, where Manager Craig Counsell will start Clay Holmes.
- Chicago secured a 7-0 victory over Arizona on Monday behind Kevin Gausman's 7 shutout innings, with Michael Conforto contributing a 3-for-3 performance including a home run and double.
- The Cubs' lineup depth proved vital Monday; bottom-order hitters Pedro Ramirez, Conforto, and Carson Kelly combined for 6-for-10 hitting as players expressed a "real honest belief" in championship potential.
- Justin Steele is in the Arizona clubhouse providing a positive health update for the Cubs after 16 months recovering from elbow surgery; he is scheduled for another live bullpen session Wednesday.
- Following two more games in Arizona, the Cubs return home to host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday; Chicago holds a 76-56 record as the team pushes for a deep postseason run.
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Diamondbacks ready for up-close look at Cubs’ Clay Holmes
Chicago Cubs right-hander Clay Holmes will make his second start this season in Phoenix on Tuesday, about three weeks later than the Arizona Diamondbacks had hoped. The Diamondbacks had a deal in place to acquire Holmes from the New York Mets at the trade deadline, according to multiple reports. The Mets, however, reportedly backed out
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On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.They are coming off a 7-0 win on Monday night.Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote: “The Chicago Cubs don’t need Pete Crow-Armstrong to be a hero every night. He goes hitless in 5 at-bats. The Cubs still win 7-0 over the […] The post Chicago Cubs Get News On Former All-Star During Diamondbacks Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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Cubs bring 1-0 series lead over Diamondbacks into game 2
The Chicago Cubs take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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