Snake Bytes 5/2: Comeback Win Denied

TL;DR

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Chicago Cubs after a late-game rally fell short. Ildemaro Vargas extended his hit streak to 27 games, setting a Venezuelan record, while Zac Gallen struggled on the mound.

Key points

Diamondbacks lost to Cubs after a late-game rally fell short
Ildemaro Vargas extended hit streak to 27 games
Zac Gallen allowed six earned runs in less than three innings

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 01: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks swings and misses during the ninth inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 01, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images) | Getty Images Diamondbacks News Ildemaro Extends Streak, Gallen Implodes in Cubs Narrow Win Ildemaro entered May in emphatic fashion, going 4-for-4 to raise his league leading batting average to .404. On the other side of things, Zac Gallen didn’t make it out of the third inning, allowing six earned runs. The bullpen slammed the door shut and the offense tried to salvage the game, but was unable to push a runner across with Vargas, Carroll, and Marte coming up in the ninth. Ildemaro Vargas’ 27-Game Hit Streak Sets Venezuelan Record With his commanding 4-for-4 performance, Ildemaro Vargas passed Wilson Ramos for the longest hit-streak by a Venezuelan born player. The Concerning Trend Impossible to Ignore The Arizona Diamondbacks went from being second in the league in2025 for average length of a starting pitcher’s outing to below league average this year, a mark that got even worse after yesterday’s abysmal outing by Zac Gallen. Other Baseball News For once, a ranking that largely seems to get things right. Kiley McDaniel checks in with updated prospect rankings. Two weeks after being struck on the head by a flying bat, referee Takuto Kawakami remains unconscious in hospital.

Q&A

What record did Ildemaro Vargas set during the game against the Cubs?

Ildemaro Vargas set a Venezuelan record for the longest hit streak at 27 games.

How did Zac Gallen perform in the game against the Cubs?

Zac Gallen struggled, allowing six earned runs and not making it out of the third inning.

What was the outcome of the Diamondbacks' game against the Cubs on May 1, 2026?

The Diamondbacks lost to the Cubs, failing to score in the ninth inning despite a late-game effort.