Cubs Defeat Diamondbacks 10-6

Game Summary

PHOENIX (AP) — Miguel Amaya hit two doubles and had five RBIs, Ian Happ added a homer, double and three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Thursday night.

Key Plays

Amaya’s Performance

Amaya’s double with the bases loaded in the fifth bounced off the glove of Jake McCarthy, who couldn’t come up with the catch after diving for the ball in center field. It brought home Michael Busch, Pete Crow-Armstong and rookie Matt Shaw for a 7-3 lead.

Amaya pushed Chicago’s lead to 10-5 in the ninth with a two-run double down the left field line.

Happ’s Contribution

Happ connected for a two-run double in the second for a 2-1 lead and added a solo homer in the fourth. Lefty Justin Steele (1-1) gave up three runs over five innings, walking one and striking out two.

Diamondbacks’ Performance

Arizona’s Zac Gallen (0-1) gave up four runs over four innings, throwing 83 pitches and just 43 strikes. He walked four and struck out four. Eugenio Suárez hit a solo homer and Josh Naylor — acquired from the Guardians in an offseason trade — had an RBI single in the first for an early 1-0 lead.

Game Turning Points

The D-backs cut the Cubs’ lead to 8-5 in the sixth after sacrifice flies from McCarthy and Geraldo Perdomo, but Amaya’s second double in the ninth put the game out of reach.

It was the Cubs’ first win of the season. They dropped two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the year in Tokyo on March 18 and 19.

Game Details

Key Moment

Crow-Armstrong hustled from first to second with two outs in the fifth, beating the throw from Perdomo that would have been a force out to end the inning. That set up Amaya’s crucial three-run double.

Key Stat

The Cubs were 5 of 12 at the plate with runners in scoring position.

Up Next

The D-backs will send RHP Merrill Kelly to the mound on Friday night, while the Cubs counter with RHP Jameson Taillon.

Conclusion

The Chicago Cubs secured their first win of the season with a 10-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, thanks to outstanding performances from Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ. The team’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities was a key factor in their success.

FAQs

What was the final score of the game?

The final score was Cubs 10, Diamondbacks 6.

Who had the most RBIs for the Cubs?

Miguel Amaya had 5 RBIs.

What was the key moment in the game?

The key moment was when Crow-Armstrong hustled from first to second with two outs in the fifth, setting up Amaya’s crucial three-run double.