Diamondbacks rally for 40th comeback win against Cubs with Waldschmidt's homer
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on August 25. Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth, marking the team's 40th comeback win of the season, the highest in MLB. The victory keeps the Diamondbacks in contention for a National League wild-card spot, now trailing the San Diego Padres. The team has faced challenges recently, including pitcher Michael Soroka's injury and Ketel Marte's absence. Despite these issues, manager Torey Lovullo praised the team's resilience and determination to fight each game.
- •Waldschmidt's homer completes a late comeback for the Diamondbacks.
- •D-backs improve to 70-63, chasing a wild-card spot.
- •Diamondbacks scored three runs in the eighth and two in the ninth.
- •Ketel Marte is currently on the injured list after a recent absence.
- •Michael Soroka also on injured list due to arm issues.
- 7:00 AMESPN MLB — D-backs earn 40th comeback win amid WC chase
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks, sans Ketel Marte, keep pace in wild-card race after dramatic win
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Shaking off Marte drama, the Diamondbacks earn 40th comeback win to stay in playoff race
"The Arizona Diamondbacks have had their share of strife over the past 10 days, dealing with another pitching injury and the fallout of having one of their best players ghost the team during a playoff race. Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt changed the mood in a hurry on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old entered the game as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth and smashed a two-run, game-winning homer to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4.
"Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth and smashed a two-run, game-winning homer to stun the Cubs 5-4. It was Arizona's major-league-leading 40th comeback win of the season.
"Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off homer gave the Diamondbacks an MLB-leading 40th comeback victory and helped the team keep pace in the NL wild-card race.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 26, 2026, 7:00 AMD-backs earn 40th comeback win amid WC chase
Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth and smashed a two-run, game-winning homer to stun the Cubs 5-4. It was Arizona's major-league-leading 40th comeback win of the season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 6:04 AMDiamondbacks, sans Ketel Marte, keep pace in wild-card race after dramatic win
Ryan Waldschmidt’s walk-off homer gave the Diamondbacks an MLB-leading 40th comeback victory and helped the team keep pace in the NL wild-card race.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:29 AMShaking off Marte drama, the Diamondbacks earn 40th comeback win to stay in playoff race
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had their share of strife over the past 10 days, dealing with another pitching injury and the fallout of having one of their best players ghost the team during a playoff race. Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt changed the mood in a hurry on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old entered the game as a pinch hitter with two outs in the ninth and smashed a two-run, game-winning homer to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4.
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