D-backs Face Cubs in Wild Card Battle | Chicago Cubs News

Arizona’s playoff dreams hang by a thread as they face a pivotal three-game series against the surging Chicago Cubs, who sit firmly in the wild card race. The Diamondbacks, just two games behind the final spot, can’t afford another loss after being swept by the Cubs earlier this season. While Arizona boasts a history of rising to the occasion against elite teams, the Cubs’ potent offense and revamped pitching staff make this a brutal test. Key matchups include Merrill Kelly vs. Kevin Gausman, Brandon Pfaadt vs. Clay Holmes, and Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Matthew Boyd — each game could swing the season. With the pressure on and the stakes high, Arizona must dig deep to keep their postseason hopes alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ce7f9ddbaf23392