Cubs defeat Diamondbacks 7-0, eye postseason run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Chicago Cubs secured a 7-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 24. With this win, the Cubs improved to 76-56, strengthening their position in the NL wild-card race. Veteran outfielder Michael Conforto delivered a strong performance, going 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs. Pitcher Kevin Gausman contributed significantly, allowing just three hits in seven shutout innings. The team expresses confidence in their playoff potential as they look ahead to October.
- •Cubs beat Diamondbacks 7-0 on August 24
- •Cubs improve to 76-56 in NL wild-card standings
- •Conforto goes 3-for-3, contributes two RBIs
- •Gausman pitches seven shutout innings
- •Cubs may welcome back injured pitchers in September
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Confident Cubs feel 'sky's the limit' when it comes to October
"The Chicago Cubs proved in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, Aug. 24 that they are a real threat come October.
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