{
  "id": 3424508,
  "title": "Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ryan-waldschmidt-hits-game-winning-2-run-hr-with-2-outs-in-9th-to-3424508",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:28:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bbo--cubs-diamondbacks-042816090.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating the Chicago Cubs 5-4. Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt proved to be the hero of the night, hitting a game-winning two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning. Trailing 4-3, the D-backs managed to claw their way back and secure a crucial spot in the NL wild-card race.\n\nThe rally began in the ninth inning when Tim Tawa issued a one-out walk to Jacob Webb, starting the decisive comeback. Ildemaro Vargas grounded out to right field, setting the stage for pinch-runner Jose Fernandez to steal second base. Waldschmidt, a rookie, then smashed a no-doubt homer over the left field fence, sparking a raucous celebration among the Diamondbacks' fans. This marked Waldschmidt's second walk-off homer of the season.\n\nArizona had been struggling in the eighth inning, trailing 4-0. However, they mounted a two-out rally against reliever Daniel Palencia. Gabriel Moreno hit a clutch check swing RBI double that grazed the first base line before Geraldo Perdomo's two-run single narrowed the gap to 4-3. Webb then relieved Palencia, eventually stalling the threat with a ground out from Max Kepler.\n\nIan Happ had already put the Cubs ahead 3-0 with a three-run homer in the fourth inning. Michael Busch added to the D-backs' lead with an RBI single in the sixth inning, making it 4-0. Both Busch and Seiya Suzuki contributed two hits each. Despite a stellar performance from Clay Holmes, who lasted seven scoreless innings, Arizona's Brandon Pfaadt (7-2) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks, striking out three. Pfaadt failed to prevent a hit during the first three innings but conceded a single and a double in the fourth before Happ's three-run homer.\n\nThe Diamondbacks will now face off against the Cubs, with LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (13-4, 2.61 ERA) set to take the mound against LHP Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.15).",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ryan-waldschmidt-hits-game-winning-2-run-hr-with-2-outs-in-9th-to",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:29:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}