Ryan Waldschmidt hits walk-off homer to lift D-backs over Cubs 5-4
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Ryan Waldschmidt delivered a walk-off two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, propelling the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory against the Chicago Cubs on August 25. The D-backs were trailing 4-3 when Tim Tawa initiated a rally with a walk. After a flyout, Waldschmidt's homer capped a comeback that followed a four-run seventh by the Cubs, who were led by Ian Happ's three-run shot. The win positions Arizona just one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. The D-backs' next game features Eduardo Rodriguez facing Matthew Boyd.
- •Waldschmidt's homer marks his second walk-off of the season.
- •Cubs led 4-0 before D-backs rallied late.
- •Diamondbacks are one game behind Padres for wild-card position.
- •Brandon Pfaadt allowed four runs over six innings for Arizona.
- •Eduardo Rodriguez is set to start the next game for Arizona.
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Waldschmidt does it again as D-Backs rally past Cubs
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4
"Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night. The D-backs pulled one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Trailing 4-3 in the ninth, Tim Tawa coaxed a one-out walk from Jacob Webb to start the decisive rally.
"PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to prove why they’re nicknamed the “Answerbacks,” coming back down 4-0 against the Chicago Cubs to win 5-4 thanks to Ryan Waldschmidt’s heroics once again. Jun 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:33 AMRyan Waldschmidt does it again as D-Backs rally past Cubs
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to prove why they’re nicknamed the “Answerbacks,” coming back down 4-0 against the Chicago Cubs to win 5-4 thanks to Ryan Waldschmidt’s heroics once again. Jun 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 4:28 AMRyan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night. The D-backs pulled one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Trailing 4-3 in the ninth, Tim Tawa coaxed a one-out walk from Jacob Webb to start the decisive rally.
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