Chicago Cubs beat Diamondbacks 2-0 to extend home streak to 10
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Updated · Chicago Tribune · May 2
Chicago Cubs beat Diamondbacks 2-0 to extend home streak to 10
10 articles · Updated · Chicago Tribune · May 2
At Wrigley Field, Dansby Swanson made nine assists before 36,907 fans as Chicago improved to 21-12 and moved into first place in the NL Central.
Ian Happ went 3-for-3 with his eighth homer, a triple and an intentional walk, while Shota Imanaga and Ben Brown combined on the Cubs' second shutout.
Arizona's Ildemaro Vargas went 0-for-4, ending his 27-game hitting streak, as Chicago awaited Nico Hoerner's return and a possible activation soon for closer Daniel Palencia.
With a dozen pitchers injured, is the Cubs' winning streak a sign of resilience or a prelude to an inevitable team collapse?
What specific changes transformed pitcher Shōta Imanaga from a 2025 liability into the Cubs' current unstoppable ace?