PHOENIX — Nico Hoerner made a crucial play in the ninth inning to tie the game from second base on a wild pitch and then delivered the go-ahead single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs came back to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Monday night.
Chicago manager Craig Counsell praised Hoerner’s baserunning and game-changing hit in extra innings.
Michael Busch hit a home run in the second inning off Merrill Kelly, marking his sixth homer of the season and fifth consecutive game with a home run, tying a franchise record.
The Cubs’ victory was sealed by Keegan Thompson (1-0), who pitched two scoreless innings to secure the win.
Arizona struggled offensively, mustering only three hits in the game.
In the end, Chicago’s timely hits and solid pitching proved to be the difference in the game.
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