The Chicago Cubs halted Ildemaro Vargas' impressive 27-game hitting streak with a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Shota Imanaga delivered a stellar performance, pitching seven scoreless innings, while Ian Happ contributed significantly, hitting a home run, a double, and a triple. With this win, the Cubs extended their home winning streak to 10 games, marking their best run at Wrigley Field since 2008. Vargas went hitless in four at-bats, grounding out in his final appearance.

By the Numbers
  • Imanaga pitched 7 innings, allowing 4 hits, striking out 5.
  • Ian Happ recorded a home run (399 feet), a double, and a triple, extending his on-base streak to 23 games.
State of Play
  • The Cubs are on a 10-game home winning streak, their longest since 2008.
  • Vargas’ hitting streak ended at 27 games, with a cumulative record of 24 games this season and 3 at the end of last season.
What's Next

On Sunday, the Cubs will face Arizona with RHP Merrill Kelly starting, looking to snap their current three-game losing streak, against Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd.

Bottom Line

The Cubs appear to be gaining momentum at home, while Vargas’ streak serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of baseball's highs and lows.