Since 1999, the Diamondbacks have gone 21-8 at home against the Cubs -- their best home record against any NL opponent over that span.
The Diamondbacks have been outscored 24-9 over their last four games (three losses).
On this date 36 years ago, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs hit his 512th and final career home run. Banks' homer helped the Cubs to a 5-4 victory.
On August 25, 1922, the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Philadelphia Phillies, 26-23, in the highest scoring game in major league history. The two teams combined for 51 hits, 23 walks, and 10 errors.
Chicago tried to upgrade its bench by acquiring outfielder Craig Monroe from Detroit on Thursday for a player to be named.
Ted Lilly has allowed just five runs over his last four starts away from home.
Chris Young is the only player in the majors this season with at least 25 home runs and 20 steals. In Diamondbacks history, only one other player (Eric Byrnes, 2006) has achieved a 25/20 season.