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Snake Bytes 4/22: Not Quite

Ray pitched a gem and Dyson came through in the top of the ninth, but all ended as a series loss.

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Cubs 2, Diamondbacks 1

Ray pitched very well, so did most of the bullpen. Jarrod Dyson somehow knows when to hit a home run and did so in the top of the ninth to tie it up. Archie Bradley couldn’t hold serve or get an out and the Cubs walk-off for the series victory.

The D-backs are at .500 and still hanging in there. The red-hot Pirates are next as the D-backs hope to finish April strong and still be contenders.

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