Diamondbacks sweep Cubs with 6-2 win, pass Chicago in NL wild-card race

Ketel Marte homered and Arizona got a great performance from its bullpen as the Diamondbacks defeated the skidding Chicago Cubs 6-2 to pass them for the second National League wild-card spot.

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte is greeted at home plate by Jordan Lawlar after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Phoenix. Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte smiles as he runs to home plate after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Phoenix.

17, 2023, in Phoenix. Chicago Cubs infielders Dansby Swanson, left, Nico Hoerner, Patrick Wisdom, second from right, and Cody Bellinger stand together during a pitching change against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Phoenix. Chicago Cubs’ Miguel Amaya reacts after a strike call during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Phoenix.

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