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Rookie's Blast Lifts D-backs Over Cubs
26 Aug
Summary
- Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning homer in the ninth inning.
- The Diamondbacks achieved their 40th comeback win of the season.
- The team is now one game behind for the NL wild-card spot.
Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt delivered a stunning moment for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, hitting a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth inning to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4. This victory marked the team's 40th comeback win this season, the most in Major League Baseball.
The Diamondbacks trailed 4-0 after seven innings but staged a significant rally, scoring three runs in the eighth and two in the ninth. Manager Torey Lovullo praised the team's "dog" mentality and strong makeup, highlighting their resilience.
With this win, the D-backs (70-63) moved within one game of the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card spot. The team has faced recent adversity, including the mysterious absence of Ketel Marte and an injury to pitcher Michael Soroka.
Waldschmidt's game-winning hit was his second walk-off homer of the season, underscoring the team's ability to fight until the end, reminiscent of their 2023 World Series run.
