PHOENIX -- The Cubs completed their own version of "Survivor," ending a marathon stretch of 30 days in which they've had a game scheduled by losing to the D-backs on Wednesday night.
Robbie Ray struck out eight and held the Cubs to one hit, a leadoff single by Addison Russell in the third, over six innings and Christian Walker smacked a three-run homer to lead the D-backs to a 9-0 victory at Chase Field.
The Cubs head into a much-needed off day with a 2 1/2-game lead in the National League Central over the Brewers, who beat the Reds, 7-0, in Milwaukee.