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Cubs lead slips away in 9th as Diamondbacks walk off

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Cubs lead slips away in 9th as Diamondbacks walk off

Summary

The Chicago Cubs faced the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 26, 2026, in a tense matchup that changed dramatically in the ninth inning. The Cubs held a 4-3 lead going into the final frame but allowed the Diamondbacks to come back for a 5-4 victory after a walk-off home run by Ryan Waldschmidt. The game was marked by controversy after allegations surfaced that the Cubs’ third base coach was signaling to players, which set a contentious tone. Jacob Webb, pitching for the Cubs, surrendered the game-winning hit, marking his sixth blown save of the season, prompting questions about the Cubs' bullpen strategy going forward.

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•Cubs led 4-3 entering the ninth inning.
•Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off home run for the Diamondbacks.
•Jacob Webb allowed the crucial hit, marking his sixth blown save.
•Controversy arose over allegations of sign stealing against the Cubs.
•This loss follows a 7-0 victory by the Cubs in the series opener.

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4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs news: Chicago stunned by Diamondbacks in brutal 9th inning meltdown

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The three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks already started off on a sour note for both parties, with the Diamondbacks alleging that the Cubs third base coach was relaying signs to the players — something that starting pitcher Merrill Kelly deemed to be “bush league” . On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks got revenge for the 7-0 […] The post Cubs news: Chicago stunned by Diamondbacks in brutal 9th inning meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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