Nico Hoerner left the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 1, 2026 due to neck tightness after a strong start. He hit a leadoff double and scored on Michael Busch’s two-run single in the first inning.
Matt Shaw batted for Hoerner in the second inning and remained in the game at second base. Hoerner’s neck tightness was reported to be on his left side. He is batting .297 with four home runs, 26 RBIs, and seven steals in 32 games this season.
The Cubs are -140 moneyline favorites against the Diamondbacks. They have outscored Arizona by 28 runs so far this season. Zac Gallen is starting for the Diamondbacks, while Colin Rea is on the mound for the Cubs.
Key statistics:
- The Cubs score an average of 5.31 runs per game at home.
- The Diamondbacks manage just 4.33 runs per game on the road.
- The team WHIP of the Cubs’ pitching staff stands at 1.18.
- Zac Gallen has an ERA of 3.14 this season.
- Colin Rea has a BB/9 rate of 4.80.
Hoerner has been one of the majors’ best players this season. Observers note that he has consistently been an offensive catalyst for the team, averaging an impressive 1.2 hits per game.
The Cubs are looking to maintain their lead in runs scored against Arizona as they continue their series at Wrigley Field. No timeline has been shared regarding Hoerner’s return to action.
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