Arizona Diamondbacks (16-13) at Chicago Cubs (19-12) | Wrigley Field | 1:20 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (19–12 after winning 5–4 yesterday) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (16–13) at Wrigley Field for the series opener. We WON THE SERIES 2-1 in San Diego with yesterday’s thrilling 5–4 win. Pete Crow-Armstrong homered in back-to-back games. Colin Rea (4-0, perfect record!) starts for us against Zac Gallen.
This is the series opener—can we keep winning at home?
Cubs Season: 19-12 After Winning the Series in SD
Record: 19-12 (Seven Games Over .500, Won Series in San Diego)
We’re 19–12 and SEVEN GAMES OVER .500 after WINNING THE SERIES 2-1 in San Diego with yesterday’s 5–4 victory. Pete Crow-Armstrong is ON FIRE—homered in back-to-back games (3rd and 4th of season). Matt Shaw had 3 hits including a clutch solo homer in the 8th. We’re coming home winners!
Yesterday’s Clutch Win (5–4):
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: Home run (4th of season, 2nd in 2 days!)
- Matt Shaw: 3 hits, solo homer in 8th (insurance run)
- Jameson Taillon: 4 perfect innings to start
- Escaped 8th inning jam (bases loaded, 1 out)
- Won the series 2-1 at Petco Park
Series vs Padres (WON 2-1):
- Game 1: Lost 9–7 (Ballesteros grand slam not enough)
- Game 2: Won 8–3 (PCA 3-run HR, Cabrera dominant)
- Game 3: Won 5–4 (PCA homered again, Shaw clutch)
Key Stats:
- 41 home runs (4th in MLB!)
- .262 batting average (3rd in MLB)
- 5.4 runs per game (3rd in MLB)
- Won 3 of last 4 games
Colin Rea Tonight:
- 4-0 record, PERFECT start to season!
- Veteran right-hander dominating
- Opening the homestand at Wrigley
We won the series in San Diego. Now start the homestand right!
Arizona Diamondbacks: 16-13, Visiting Wrigley
The D-Backs are 16–13 and visiting Wrigley Field. They’re coming off their own series.
D-Backs Stats:
- 16-13 record (three games over .500)
- Solid NL West team
- Playing on the road
Zac Gallen Starting:
- Veteran right-hander
- Quality pitcher for Arizona
- Facing our hot offense at Wrigley
What We’re Facing:
- D-Backs have a good lineup
- But we’re 11-5 at Wrigley Field
- Rea is 4-0 (perfect record!)
- Coming off series win in San Diego
The D-Backs are solid but we’re hot and playing at home!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field
Colin Rea (4-0, PERFECT) vs D-Backs Lineup
Rea is 4-0 with a perfect record. Keep it going at Wrigley Field!
Cubs Offense (5.4 RPG, 3rd in MLB) vs Zac Gallen
We’re the 3rd-highest scoring team in baseball. PCA is ON FIRE (homered back-to-back games). Attack Gallen at Wrigley!
Pete Crow-Armstrong vs D-Backs Pitching
PCA has homered in back-to-back games (3rd and 4th of season). Keep the hot streak going!
Home Field Advantage
We’re 11-5 at Wrigley Field. The D-Backs are on the road. Protect home turf!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field
Colin Rea Stays Perfect
Rea is 4-0 this season. Stay undefeated and give us 6-7 quality innings.
Pete Crow-Armstrong Stays Red Hot
Homered in back-to-back games in San Diego. Make it THREE STRAIGHT at Wrigley!
Matt Shaw and Hoerner Keep Producing
Shaw had 3 hits yesterday (including homer). Hoerner has 26 RBIs. Keep the offense rolling.
Win the Series Opener
Won the series in San Diego. Start the homestand right against the D-Backs.
Cubs Fan Prediction: Rea Stays Perfect!
Final Score: Cubs 6, D-Backs 3
Colin Rea STAYS PERFECT—7 innings, 3 runs. Improves to 5-0 at Wrigley!
Pete Crow-Armstrong stays HOT—hits another homer (5th of season, THREE STRAIGHT GAMES!). Nico Hoerner drives in runs. We score 6 at Wrigley.
The D-Backs score 3 but Rea dominates at home. We win the series opener!
Three-run win. We’re 20–12, EIGHT GAMES OVER .500. Rea is 5-0. Homestand starts right!
Why the Series Opener Matters
We’re 19–12 after WINNING THE SERIES 2-1 in San Diego. PCA homered in back-to-back games. We’re SEVEN GAMES OVER .500 and coming home hot.
Win today and we’re 20–12, EIGHT GAMES OVER .500. Rea stays perfect at 5-0. Start the homestand right!
Can Rea stay undefeated? Will PCA homer in THREE STRAIGHT games? Can we keep winning at Wrigley?
We went 78–84 last year. Going 20–12 with EIGHT STRAIGHT wins at Wrigley would be INCREDIBLE.
Go Cubs Go. Win the series opener and keep Rea perfect!