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Waldschmidt's Homer Seals Dramatic D-backs Win
26 Aug
Summary
- Diamondbacks achieved a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory against the Cubs.
- Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning two-run pinch-hit home run.
- The Cubs led 4-0 before the Diamondbacks mounted their comeback.
The Diamondbacks mounted an impressive late-game rally to defeat the Cubs 5-4 at Chase Field on Tuesday night. After being shut out for seven innings, the home team scored three runs in the eighth and two in the ninth to secure the dramatic victory.
The Cubs had built a 4-0 lead through a combination of timely hitting, including a three-run homer by Ian Happ in the fourth and an RBI single from Michael Busch in the sixth. Clay Holmes had been particularly effective for the Cubs, stifling the Diamondbacks' offense over seven scoreless innings.
However, the Diamondbacks began their comeback in the eighth inning against reliever Daniel Palencia. A two-out, check-swing double by Gabriel Moreno, which bounced off the first-base bag, plated a run. Geraldo Perdomo followed with a clutch two-run single to center, narrowing the deficit to 4-3.
In the ninth, Tim Tawa drew a walk, setting the stage for Ryan Waldschmidt. Pinch-hitting for Jorge Barrosa, Waldschmidt launched a two-out, two-run home run off Jacob Webb, clinching the exhilarating win for the Diamondbacks.
