Conforto and Kelly hit back-to-back HRs, lift the Cubs over the Diamondbacks 7-0
Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly hit consecutive home runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Gausman allowed just three hits in seven innings, striking out six in his best performance for the Cubs since being acquired at the trade deadline from the Toronto Blue Jays. Conforto contributed four hits, including a two-run homer and a walk, while Ramírez and Suzuki scored additional runs.
The D-backs' Merrill Kelly surrendered three runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out four. Arizona tallied just five hits, all singles. Corbin Carroll stole two bases. The Cubs now trail the Milwaukee Brewers by 5 1/2 games in the NL Central, with the Brewers on a day off.
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