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Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Chicago Cubs 8: final score and stats

Chicago Cubs beat Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Diamondbacks 1 to Chicago Cubs 8, on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLBThursday, March 5, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks7-51

Final

Chicago Cubs6-78

DateMar 5, 2026

Start time3:05 PM ET

VenueSloan Park, Mesa, Arizona

Attendance12,824

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
Chicago Cubs	2	0	2	1	2	0	0	1	-	8

Top performers

Arizona Diamondbacks

Batting AverageTim Tawa · 0-4, 2 K

Home RunsPavin Smith · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, K

Runs Batted InPavin Smith · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, K

MLB RatingPavin Smith · 1-3, HR, RBI, R, K

Chicago Cubs

Batting AverageMichael Conforto · 2-3, 2B, R, BB, K

Home RunsCarson Kelly · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K

Runs Batted InCarson Kelly · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K

MLB RatingDansby Swanson · 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, R

Team comparison

Arizona DiamondbacksChicago Cubs

Runs per game

-

0.5

Runs allowed per game

-

6.0

7-5Record6-7

3rd in NL WestStanding2nd in NL Cent

0-0Road record / home record0-0

Last 5LL

-StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Cristian Mena RP · Shoulder - Surgery

Out

Andrew Saalfrank RP · Shoulder - Surgery

Out

Corbin Carroll RF · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Chicago Cubs

Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture

Out

Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain

Out

Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain

Out

Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Box score

Arizona Diamondbacks

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Jordan Lawlar	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.333	.524	.733
Brady Counsell	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	1.000	.000
Jorge Barrosa	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.222	.222	.500
JD Dix	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Gabriel Moreno	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.150	.150	.150
Matt O'Neill	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.500	.667	1.000
Pavin Smith	1-3	3	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	.300	.300	.750
Ben McLaughlin	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.400	.571	.400
Tim Tawa	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	.316	.409	.526
Ildemaro Vargas	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.350	.350	.450
Junior Franco	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	.500	.000
Jose Fernandez	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.227	.261	.682
Team	6-33	33	1	6	1	1	3	10	0

Arizona Diamondbacks

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Ryne Nelson	2.2	3	2	2	0	3	0	42---	3.86	42
Spencer Giesting	0.1	2	2	2	1	1	1	18---	10.80	18
Kevin Ginkel	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	0	13---	4.50	13
Ryan Thompson	1.0	2	2	2	0	1	1	18---	6.00	18
Drey Jameson	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	8---	3.00	8
Shawn Dubin	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	21---	6.00	21
Junior Fernandez	0.2	2	1	1	2	0	0	28---	6.75	28
Adonys Perez	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3---	0.00	3
Team	8.0	12	8	8	4	9	2	151-0		151

Chicago Cubs

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Michael Busch	1-3	3	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	.231	.333	.462
James Triantos	1-1	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	.292	.414	.333
Nico Hoerner	1-3	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	.200	.273	.500
Kane Kepley	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.357	.500
Ian Happ	0-2	2	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	.111	.273	.111
Justin Dean	0-1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	.143	.280	.190
Dansby Swanson	2-3	3	1	2	2	1	0	0	0	.500	.500	1.100
Scott Kingery	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.136	.321	.273
Michael Conforto	2-3	3	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	.400	.571	.600
Carson Kelly	1-3	3	1	1	2	1	0	1	0	.267	.267	.733
Ariel Armas	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.167	.286	.167
Matt Shaw	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.333	.300
Team	12-36	36	8	12	8	2	4	9	0

Chicago Cubs

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Colin Rea	3.2	4	1	1	0	6	1	57---	2.16	57
Tyler Beede	0.1	1	0	0	0	0	0	7---	0.00	7
Phil Maton	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	18---	0.00	18
Hoby Milner	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	10---	4.50	10
Caleb Thielbar	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12---	13.50	12
Luke Little	1.0	0	0	0	2	1	0	21---	9.82	21
Corbin Martin	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	19---	0.00	19
Team	9.0	6	1	1	3	10	1	144-0		144

Recent form

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Season series

CHC lead series 1-0

Mar 18, 2026CHC 8, ARI 16

Mar 5, 2026ARI 1, CHC 8

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs?

Chicago Cubs won, 8-1, on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

What was the final score of Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs?

Arizona Diamondbacks 1, Chicago Cubs 8.

Who were the top performers?

Arizona Diamondbacks: Tim Tawa (0-4, 2 K batting average). Chicago Cubs: Michael Conforto (2-3, 2B, R, BB, K batting average).

Where is Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs played?

Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona.

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