On September 1, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, James McCann hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory over the Phillies. This win allowed Arizona to avoid a three-game sweep and ended their losing streak. The Diamondbacks are now half a game ahead of the Padres for the final NL wild card spot, while the Phillies saw their six-game winning streak come to an end.
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