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Chicago Cubs 8, Arizona Diamondbacks 16: final score and stats

Arizona Diamondbacks beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 8 to Arizona Diamondbacks 16, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale, Arizona. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBWednesday, March 18, 2026
DateMar 18, 2026
Start time4:10 PM ET
VenueSalt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale, Arizona
Attendance11,242

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0050000308
Arizona Diamondbacks10670020-16

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageKevin Alcantara · 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
Home RunsKevin Alcantara · 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
Runs Batted InJefferson Rojas · 1-3, HR, 4 RBI, R
MLB RatingKevin Alcantara · 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K
Arizona Diamondbacks
Batting AverageJordan Lawlar · 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB
Home RunsAlek Thomas · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, 2 K
Runs Batted InAramis Garcia · 1-2, 2B, 3 RBI
MLB RatingJorge Barrosa · 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, R

Team comparison

Chicago CubsArizona Diamondbacks
Runs per game
0.5
-
Runs allowed per game
6.0
-
11-14Record12-12-1
2nd in NL CentStanding3rd in NL West
0-2Road record / home record0-0
LLLast 5
L2Streak-

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cristian Mena RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Andrew Saalfrank RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Corbin Carroll RF · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Matt Shaw1-331100000.359.447.513
Jordan Nwogu0-220000000.000.000.000
Miguel Amaya1-330110000.263.364.263
Christian Bethancourt1-220100000.286.286.357
Michael Conforto0-330000000.241.290.345
Jaylen Palmer0-111000110.250.500.250
Kevin Alcantara3-442321010.355.412.516
Leonel Espinoza0-110000000.429.429.571
Jonathon Long1-332111110.286.421.500
Drew Bowser0-000000000.143.143.286
B.J. Murray Jr.0-331000120.267.421.400
Jefferson Rojas1-331141000.227.277.523
Team9-36368983460

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Edward Cabrera3.078714274---6.3574
Grayson Moore0.023320019---81.0019
Dawson Netz1.023310117---20.2517
Gavin Hollowell1.000001012---2.5712
Ben Brown1.030002024---3.0924
Yacksel Rios1.032202027---7.7127
Corbin Martin1.000010015---8.1015
Team8.0171615593188-0188

Arizona Diamondbacks

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Corbin Carroll1-333111000.167.167.417
Danny Serretti0-330000010.111.273.444
Alek Thomas1-441121020.364.440.727
Ivan Luciano0-220000000.000.250.000
Geraldo Perdomo2-331200010.412.444.471
Tim Tawa0-220000020.297.413.541
Nolan Arenado1-111120100.444.5711.111
Brady Counsell1-222100000.500.600.500
Carlos Santana2-331210010.308.357.308
Ivan Melendez1-222100000.200.200.333
Jordan Lawlar1-222100200.293.420.610
Alexander Benua1-110120000.667.6671.000
Team17-40401617153590

Arizona Diamondbacks

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Merrill Kelly2.252200036---8.3136
Joe Ross1.113320133---7.7133
Juan Morillo1.100003026---0.0026
Taylor Clarke0.20000007---1.177
Paul Sewald1.000000014---3.0014
Kade Strowd0.223322235---10.5735
Alec Baker1.110001015---0.0015
Team9.0988463166-0166

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Mar 18, 2026CHC 8, ARI 16
Mar 5, 2026ARI 1, CHC 8

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks?

Arizona Diamondbacks won, 16-8, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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

Chicago Cubs 8, Arizona Diamondbacks 16.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Kevin Alcantara (3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, K batting average). Arizona Diamondbacks: Jordan Lawlar (1-2, 2 R, 2 BB batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks played?

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale, Arizona.

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