The Chicago Cubs aim for their 10th consecutive home victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, May 2, 2023. The Cubs have a rich history of home winning streaks, with their last notable run being 14 games in 2008.
Key points
Cubs aim for 10th consecutive home victory
Last double-digit home streak was 14 games in 2008
Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson are key players
Cubs scored multiple runs in 44 innings this season
Notable game in Cubs history on May 2, 2001
Chicago CubsArizona DiamondbacksIan HappDansby Swanson
Saturday notesâŠ
STREAKING AT HOME: The Cubs are trying today for a 10th consecutive victory at home. They have had 18 such double-digit streaks during the Modern Era, the last 14 at Wrigley Field, their home since 1916. Their most recent was 14 in a row, May 18-June 22, 2008. A 13-game streak in 2001 and a 10-game streak in 1998 are their only others of the kind since 1970. Their record is 18 straight, Sept. 4-22, 1935, during a surge that lifted them to the pennant. The 2008 streak was one of five of 14 games. The 2001 streak was the only one of 13. They also had a lone streak of 12, in 1927, and of 11, in 1910. Eight of the streaks ended after 10 games. Ten were snapped after nine wins. The first seven were in 1908-33. Then there was one in 1957 and two in back-to-back years, 2016 and 2017. The most recent streak ended with a 5-1 loss to the Braves in which the Cubs managed only five hits: two each by Ian Happ and Ben Zobrist, and one by Jason Heyward. One of Happâs was a homer. (Courtesy BCBâs JohnW53)
THREE OF A KIND: The Cubsâ pair of three-run innings yesterday were their 11th and 12th of the season with a trio. They have scored five runs in three innings, four runs in seven and two runs in 22, for a total of 44 crooked-number innings, out of 95 total innings in which they have scored. They have allowed multiple runs in 35 of 74 innings in which they gave up runs. (Courtesy BCBâs JohnW53)
DANSBY:Dansby Swanson, last 17 games since April 12: .273/.391/.600 (15-for-55) with a double, a triple, five home runs, 11 walks, 16 runs scored and 18 RBI.
TODAY IN CUBS HISTORY: The Cubs homered four times (Sammy Sosa, Gary Matthews Jr., Bill Mueller and Eric Young Sr.) and defeated the Padres 8-3 at Wrigley Field. It happened 25 years ago today, .
Q&A
What is the significance of the Cubs' home winning streak?
The Cubs are attempting to achieve their 10th consecutive home victory, which would mark a significant milestone in their recent performance history.
Who are the key players to watch in the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks game?
Key players include Ian Happ, who recently hit a home run, and Dansby Swanson, who has been performing well with five home runs in his last 17 games.
When was the last time the Cubs had a double-digit home winning streak?
The last double-digit home winning streak for the Cubs was 14 games, which occurred from May 18 to June 22, 2008.
What notable event happened in Cubs history on May 2, 2001?
On May 2, 2001, the Cubs homered four times and defeated the Padres 8-3 at Wrigley Field.
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ShĆta Imanaga was a little off his game Sunday against the Dodgers, allowing five runs in 5.1 innings. One positive: He did not allow a home run and this year heâs given up just three long balls in 34.1 innings, a vast improvement over last year.
Overall, though, after a bit of a rough outing his first time out this year against the Nationals, Imanaga posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.750 WHIP in 29.1 innings in five April starts. Canât really argue with that sort of production.
Last year, he threw seven innings of three-hit, one-run ball against the D-backs March 29, 2025 at Chase Field. Do that again, ShĆta.
Ryne Nelson had a pretty good year for the D-backs in 2025 (33 games, 23 starts, 3.39 ERA, 1.071 WHIP, 3.4 bWAR), but this year has been a disaster. Heâs had two decent starts but the other four have been awful, and especially the last two: 15 hits, 14 earned runs in 5.1 innings (thatâs a 23.83 ERA). Heâs allowed six home runs in 25.2 innings this year.
Last year he made two relief appearances against the Cubs and they absolutely pounded him: 10 hits, nine runs in 2.1 innings.
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