D-backs @ Cubs · May 1, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, May 1, 2026

Wrigley Field Regular Season

Arizona Diamondbacks D-backs 5

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6 Chicago Cubs Cubs

Away starter

Zac Gallen

Home starter

Colin Rea

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Busch returning to form with productive at-bats as calendar turns to May

CHICAGO – The Cubs have been waiting for Michael Busch to really find his rhythm in the batter’s box this season. There have certainly been signs of offensive life for the first baseman of late, and Busch knows what it will look like as he continues to feel more and

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Michael Busch leads Cubs to 6-5 win over D-backs00:03:15

Michael Busch strikes early with a two-run double to help lead the Cubs to a 6-5 win over the D-backs

Condensed Game: AZ@CHC - 5/1/2600:11:34

Condensed Game: Ildemaro Vargas and the D-backs take on Michael Busch and the Cubs on May 1, 2026

Michael Busch's two-run single00:00:28

Michael Busch puts the Cubs on the board early with a two-run single to left field in the bottom of the 1st inning

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D-backs @ Cubs · 5–6

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