Cubs offense explodes for 10 runs in win over Diamondbacks
The Chicago Cubs notched their first win of the 2025 regular season on Thursday as they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 10-6. A few highlights from this contest include Miguel Amaya having five RBI, Ian Happ collecting two extra base hits, and Pete Crow-Armstrong using his speed/hustle to help set up one key hit from Amaya.
Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks game recap

This action packed, high scoring game saw the first run be scored in the first inning when Diamondbacks Josh Naylor collected an RBI knock. In the second inning, Ian Happ and Kyle Tucker answered with three runs of their own, but an Eugenio Suarez homer in the bottom of that same inning made cut Chicago’s lead to 3-2.
How did the pitchers perform?

On the mound for the Cubs in this game was Justin Steele. He pitched five innings, gave up six hits, walked one, struck out two, and gave up three earned runs. In total he threw 77 pitches with 55 of them going for strikes.
Nate Pearson was the first player out of the bullpen, and he gave up two hits, walked two, and surrendered two earned runs. Caleb Thielbar and Porter Hodge each tossed scoreless innings. then Ryan Pressly finished the game out, but gave up two hits and one earned run on just 12 total pitches.
When do the Cubs play next?

Chicago and Arizona are playing a four game series in the desert. Their next game will be Friday, March 28 with the first pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM CT. Jameson Tailon will get the ball for the Cubs and Merrill Kelly for Arizona.
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