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Chicago improved to 5-5 since the All-Star break, a run that
includes victories in four of six meetings with Arizona. The
Diamondbacks became the first club in the major leagues to reach
70 losses this season.
The Cubs seized an early lead against Arizona starter Caleb
Smith, as Bryant followed a leadoff walk to Willson Contreras
with a two-run shot to center field.
Rizzo drilled a round-tripper to right one batter later to put
Chicago ahead 3-0.
Smith (3-7) retired the next 10 batters, but another walk to
snap that streak proved costly. Two batters after issuing a free
pass to Patrick Wisdom in the fourth, the left-hander
surrendered a two-run blast to Bote, who was activated from the
injured list before the game after missing the past 48 games
with a dislocated left shoulder. Sunday marked Bote's first
contest since May 29.
Williams underwent an appendectomy one day after that (May 30)
and was making his third appearance and second start since
returning this month. Williams logged a season high in innings
while scattering five hits and six strikeouts to improve to 4-2.
Pavin Smith, who had two hits, and Bryan Holaday doubled against
Williams for Arizona's only extra-base hits of the afternoon.
Andrew Young's RBI single with two outs in the ninth helped the
Diamondbacks avoid a shutout.
Craig Kimbrel induced the lone batter he faced, Pavin Smith, to
fly out to right to end the game and earn his 23rd save.
Arizona loaded the bases with one out in the eighth but was
unable to score. The Diamondbacks went 1-for-10 with runners in
scoring position while stranding 10.
Caleb Smith allowed five runs on three hits with three walks and
eight strikeouts in six innings.
Rizzo had two hits for the Cubs.
--Field Level Media
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