Diamondbacks' Late Surge Falls Short Against Cubs at Wrigley Field

The Arizona Diamondbacks faced off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in a high-scoring affair that ended 13-11. The Diamondbacks now hold a record of 12-8, while the Cubs improved to 13-9. Despite an impressive late-game rally by Arizona, it was not enough to overcome Chicago's offensive prowess.

Diamondbacks' Offensive Highlights

Arizona's offense came alive in the eighth inning with a remarkable surge, scoring 10 runs on eight hits. This explosive inning was highlighted by key performances from players like Lourdes Gurriel and Randal Grichuk. Gurriel contributed significantly with three RBIs and maintained an impressive batting average of .400 for the game. Grichuk also made his mark with two RBIs and a perfect batting average of 1.000 during his time at bat.

Alek Thomas showcased his hitting skills as well, achieving an outstanding OPS of 2.5 over two at-bats, further emphasizing Arizona's offensive depth during this matchup.

Cubs' Dominant Performance

The Cubs displayed their strength early on and maintained control throughout most of the game before Arizona's late comeback attempt. Chicago scored five runs in the seventh inning followed by six more in the eighth, capitalizing on opportunities provided by their consistent hitting lineup.

Chicago managed to accumulate a total of 18 hits against Arizona’s pitching staff which struggled to contain them effectively throughout nine innings played under daylight conditions at Wrigley Field stadium located within Illinois state borders (zip code:60613).

Despite some defensive errors committed by both teams – three from Chicago compared none recorded against visiting side – it ultimately didn’t affect outcome favorably towards either party involved given how close final tally turned out being between these two competitive clubs vying supremacy within league standings currently underway across United States venues nationwide!

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