Diamondbacks Rally Past Cubs with Ninth Inning Home Run
The Chicago Cubs lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 in Chicago after a two-out, two-run home run in the ninth inning.
Chicago, IL, August 25, 2026 —
The Chicago Cubs suffered a late-game defeat on Tuesday, falling to the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 5-4 in Chicago. The game’s outcome was decided in the top of the ninth inning when the Diamondbacks, with two outs, hit a decisive two-run home run.
This home run in the final inning erased a slim lead held by the Cubs and secured the victory for Arizona. The specific details regarding which player hit the home run, the pitcher who surrendered it, and the exact score before the decisive hit were not provided in the summary.
The loss marks a disappointing end to the game for the Cubs, who were unable to hold onto their lead in the closing moments. Further details about the game’s progression, including pitching changes, key defensive plays, or offensive contributions from either team prior to the ninth inning, are not available.
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