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Diamondbacks In Danger of Devastating Series Sweep vs Cubs

Arizona Diamondbacks On SI·Alex D'Agostino·29 days ago
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the edge of receiving their first sweep since opening week at Dodger Stadium. After losing the first two of a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, the D-backs will get one more chance to salvage the series. Tasked with playing stopper, in the midst of a tough stretch of starting pitching, will be veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly, whose 2026 season has the opposite of according to plan. It certainly won't be an easy task, given the offensive success the Cubs have had this season. But Arizona did hold Chicago to just two runs in Saturday's loss — they just simply failed to score any runs of their own. But the Diamondbacks, who were once five games over .500, are in danger of falling below, to 16-17, under .500 for the first time. Merrill Kelly looking to get season back on track Apr 28, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field.…

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