Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Cubs eye sweep to extend home dominance

The Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks showdown continues Sunday as Chicago looks to complete a series sweep and stretch their home winning streak to 11 games.

The Cubs have been in strong form, winning 14 of their last 17 games and improving to 13-5 at home this season. They sealed the series with a 2-0 victory on Saturday, powered by a dominant seven scoreless innings from Shota Imanaga. Manager Craig Counsell praised his squad’s adaptability amid injuries, saying the team’s ability to adjust has helped build resilience.

In the latest Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks clash, left-hander Matthew Boyd (1-1, 7.00 ERA) will take the mound for the Cubs, aiming to rediscover rhythm after a stop-start campaign due to injury. Boyd impressed early in the season but has struggled for consistency since returning from a biceps strain, failing to complete five innings in his last two starts.

He will be up against Arizona’s Merrill Kelly (1-2, 9.20 ERA), who is also working his way back from injury. The right-hander has had issues with control in recent outings, conceding 13 runs across his last two starts while battling command of his pitches.

Historically, Kelly has had the upper hand in the Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks matchup, holding a 3-1 record with a 3.25 ERA against Chicago. Boyd, meanwhile, is still chasing his first win against Arizona, standing at 0-2 in his career against the D-backs.

With both pitchers looking to regain form, Sunday’s Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks contest could hinge on which starter settles quicker, as the Cubs aim to maintain their home dominance and complete a commanding sweep.