Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs

Arizona DiamondbacksDiamondbacksARI

16-16, 7-10 Away

CHC -156

Chicago CubsCubsCHC

21-12, 13-5 Home

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2026-05-03T18:20ZOpenMLTotalRL

Arizona DiamondbacksDiamondbacksARI

(16-16)

(16-16, 7-10 Away)

(16-16)

Merrill Kelly

(1-2, 9.20)

o12

-112

(21-12)

(21-12, 13-5 Home)

(21-12)

Matthew Boyd

(1-1, 7.00)

-156

37.9

62.1

According to ESPN Analytics

SeasonCareer vs M. Boyd

hitters	H-AB	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
K. Marte2B	27-121	5	11	0	.223
G. PerdomoSS	24-98	2	9	6	.245
C. CarrollRF	30-107	4	18	4	.280
I. Vargas1B	38-98	6	21	0	.388
N. Arenado3B	29-105	5	17	0	.276
L. Gurriel Jr.LF	8-40	0	4	0	.200
G. MorenoC	11-45	0	5	0	.244
J. FernandezDH	28-89	3	12	1	.315
J. BarrosaCF	14-67	1	7	0	.209

Wrigley Field

2:20 PM, May 3, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV

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Chicago, Illinois

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Doug Eddings
First Base Umpire - Lance Barksdale
Second Base Umpire - Mike Muchlinski
Third Base Umpire - Gabe Morales

Cubs host the Diamondbacks, aim to extend home win streak

Arizona Diamondbacks (16-16, third in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (21-12, first in the NL Central)

May 3, 2026, 04:01 am - Data Skrive

ARI

Pitchers

CHC

Merrill KellyRHP, #29

Matthew BoydLHP, #16

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
M. Kelly	1-2	9.20	2.25	14.2	21	9	12	5
M. Boyd	1-1	7.00	1.44	18.0	21	26	5	1

ARI

CHC

Home Runs

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

6HR

.388AVG

21RBI

Ian HappLF #8 - CHC

8HR

.246AVG

15RBI

Batting Average

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

.388AVG

.412OBP

.673SLG

Nico Hoerner2B #2 - CHC

.297AVG

.374OBP

.461SLG

Runs Batted In

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

21RBI

6HR

.388AVG

Nico Hoerner2B #2 - CHC

26RBI

4HR

.297AVG

Arizona Diamondbacks

Name, Pos	Status	Est. Return Date
Carlos Santana 1B	10-Day IL	May 9
Tyler Locklear 1B	10-Day IL	May 18
Pavin Smith 1B	60-Day IL	May 29
Cristian Mena RP	60-Day IL	Jun 1
Jordan Lawlar LF	60-Day IL	Jun 3

Chicago Cubs

Name, Pos	Status	Est. Return Date
Jordan Wicks RP	15-Day IL	May 3
Ethan Roberts RP	15-Day IL	May 3
Jaxon Wiggins SP	7-Day IL	May 5
Jeff Brigham RP	7-Day IL	May 5
Hunter Harvey RP	15-Day IL	May 8

team	AVG	R	H	HR	OBP	SLG	ERA	WHIP	BB	K	OBA	Day
ARI	.248	146	265	32	.304	.410	4.96	1.39	110	234	.257	7-8
CHC	.258	177	292	43	.350	.425	3.89	1.18	97	270	.228	11-8

Diamondbacks Last 5

DATE	OPP	RESULT
5/2/26	@CHC	L2-0
5/1/26	@CHC	L6-5
4/30/26	@MIL	L13-1
4/29/26	@MIL	W6-2
4/28/26	@MIL	L13-2

Cubs Last 5

DATE	OPP	RESULT
5/2/26	vsARI	W2-0
5/1/26	vsARI	W6-5
4/29/26	@SD	W5-4
4/28/26	@SD	W8-3
4/27/26	@SD	L9-7

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Diamondbacks
5
Cubs
6

Game 1

5/1

Diamondbacks
0
Cubs
2

Game 2

5/2

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Game 3

5/3

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Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Los Angeles	20	13	.606	-	L4
San Diego	19	13	.594	0.5	L4
Arizona	16	16	.500	3.5	L3
Colorado	14	20	.412	6.5	L3
San Francisco	13	20	.394	7	L5

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Chicago	21	12	.636	-	W4
St. Louis	20	13	.606	1	W6
Cincinnati	20	13	.606	1	L2
Milwaukee	18	14	.563	2.5	W3
Pittsburgh	18	16	.529	3.5	W2

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.

Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.

Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs

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Cubs host the Diamondbacks, aim to extend home win streak

Probable Pitchers

Merrill KellyRHP, #29

Matthew BoydLHP, #16

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

Ian HappLF #8 - CHC

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

Nico Hoerner2B #2 - CHC

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

Nico Hoerner2B #2 - CHC

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Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs

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Cubs host the Diamondbacks, aim to extend home win streak

Merrill KellyRHP, #29

Matthew BoydLHP, #16

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

Ian HappLF #8 - CHC

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

Nico Hoerner2B #2 - CHC

Ildemaro Vargas1B #6 - ARI

Nico Hoerner2B #2 - CHC

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

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