Diamondbacks Must Win Tonight | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

The Diamondbacks face a must-win battle against the Cubs tonight after a crushing 7-0 loss in Game 1 — and this one could define their playoff fate. With a righty on the mound for Chicago, Arizona leans on their left-handed bats, including heating-up Max Kepler and Lars Nootbaar, while Jordan Lawlar returns to form after injury. Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt gets a rest, and Brandon Pfaadt takes the hill despite a shaky last outing — he’s got a solid track record vs. the Cubs. Opposing ace Clay Holmes is on fire lately. Win or lose, this game is everything for Arizona’s postseason hopes. Listen in…