Friday’s game at Wrigley Field was a homer fest as the Chicago Cubs took on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The two teams combined for seven home runs, including two grand slams, in a high-scoring 13-11 victory for the Cubs.
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly, facing his former team, had a standout performance with two home runs and five RBIs. Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, and Seiya Suzuki also contributed to the home run barrage, totaling seven RBIs for the Cubs.
Arizona had a huge eighth inning, scoring 10 runs to erase a 7-1 Cubs lead. The rally was led by Eugenio Suárez’s grand slam, followed by key hits from Geraldo Perdomo, Randal Grichuk, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Cubs relievers struggled to contain the Diamondbacks’ offense, giving up the 10 runs on seven hits and two walks.
The Cubs fought back in the bottom of the eighth, scoring six runs to reclaim the lead at 13-11. Kelly started the scoring with a three-run homer, followed by back-to-back homers from Tucker and Suzuki. The Cubs bullpen held off the Diamondbacks in the ninth to secure the win.
Despite the offensive fireworks, Kelly stood out as the star of the game. His strong performance is reflective of his solid season so far, where he has been a key contributor to the Cubs’ success. Kelly’s impressive batting average, OPS, and home run total highlight his offensive prowess, even in limited playing time.
After the game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised his team’s resilience in a wild and unpredictable matchup. The win puts the Cubs atop the NL Central standings, while the Diamondbacks fall behind in the NL West race.