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Diamondbacks mount 10-run inning — and still lose to Cubs in bonkers game at Wrigley Field

It doesn’t get much crazier than Friday’s Diamondbacks-Cubs game. 

Through six innings, the Cubs held a 2-1 lead in what appeared to be a ho-hum mid-April game at Wrigley Field. 

Then things hit the fan. 

Chicago dropped a five-spot in the bottom of the seventh inning, seemingly putting the Diamondbacks away for good.

Arizona would bounce back and then some a half-inning later, exploding for 10 runs during a rally for the ages in the top of the eighth inning to take an 11-7 lead. 

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) hits a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The run barrage didn’t stop there. 

The Cubs would counter with a six-run rally in the bottom of the eighth inning, retaking the lead, 13-11. 

The teams combined for seven home runs, including two grand slams off the bats of Eugenio Suarez and Ian Happ. 

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Wrigley Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. also added a three-run home run during that wild Diamondbacks eighth inning. 

A combined 12 players had multiple hits in the game. 

It was the first time this season both teams scored 10-plus runs in a game.