Game Summary
The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, thanks in part to Kyle Tucker’s first home run with the team.
Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings, helping the Cubs bounce back from Friday’s 8-1 loss to Arizona. Ryan Pressly worked a rocky ninth inning for his first save with the Cubs.
Key Performances
Tucker had three hits, including a drive to right off Brandon Pfaadt in the fifth inning, giving Chicago a 3-1 lead. Rookie Matt Shaw added his first major league homer for the Cubs, a pinch-hit drive to left in the seventh off Jalen Beeks. Imanaga allowed one run and three hits in his second start of the season.
Game Highlights
The Cubs’ lead was cut to 4-3 on Eugenio Suárez’s two-run drive off Pressly in the ninth. It was Suárez’s major league-high fourth homer this season. With two out and two runners on, Corbin Carroll hit a soft, one-bouncer to charging shortstop Dansby Swanson. The speedy Carroll reached on an infield single, but pinch-runner Garrett Hampson overran third and was tagged by Swanson for the final out of the game.
Player Debuts
Gage Workman made his MLB debut for the Cubs, batting eighth and playing third base. He struck out twice and made a nice play in the field, backhanding a grounder and throwing out Suárez. Workman, a Rule 5 pick from Detroit in December, grew up in nearby Chandler and played at Arizona State.
Key Moment
The Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong threw out Josh Naylor trying to advance to third on a fly to center field to end the Arizona fourth. Naylor was originally ruled safe by umpire Phil Cuzzi but the call was overturned on review.
Key Stat
The Diamondbacks went 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.
Next Up
Chicago’s Matthew Boyd opposes Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez in a battle of lefties in Sunday’s series finale.
Conclusion
The Cubs’ win marked a significant turning point in the series, with Tucker’s home run and Imanaga’s effective pitching being key factors. The team’s ability to hold off the Diamondbacks in the ninth inning was also crucial, with Pressly securing his first save with the Cubs.
FAQs
Q: Who hit the first home run for the Chicago Cubs in the game?
A: Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs.
Q: Who pitched seven effective innings for the Cubs?
A: Shota Imanaga pitched seven effective innings.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Chicago Cubs won 4-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Q: Who made his MLB debut for the Cubs?
A: Gage Workman made his MLB debut for the Cubs.
