Fans react over Zac Gallen’s complete game shutout against Cubs

Sep 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sideline reporter Sarah Merrifield looks on as Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) is doused by Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) and Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Corbin Carroll (7) at the end of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

For the first time since August 14th, 2021, an Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher has thrown a complete game shutout.

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And it could not have come at a better time.

With the National League Wild Card race living up to the hype, the Diamondbacks have now taken a 2-0 series lead over the red-hot Cubs, thanks to a complete masterpiece by their ace, Zac Gallen.

The once Cy Young front-runner entered Friday with back-to-back underwhelming outings. In both of these starts, Gallen allowed at least five earned runs and couldn’t manage to escape the 6th inning.

But, just as any premier pitcher does, Zac Gallen bounced back in a huge way, allowing the Diamondbacks to defeat the Cubs despite scoring just one run offensively.

Which left fans across the league in awe.

#Dbacks Zac Gallen today: pic.twitter.com/t3BOhNtsFX

— DbacksReact (@dbacksreact) September 8, 2023

ZAC GALLEN COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT 9 IP, 0 ER, 9 K’s, 3 H, 1 BB, absolute dominance, FIRST CAREER (9 IP) COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT WOW pic.twitter.com/6cvTp9T1rv

— Goldschmidt Happened (@GoldyHappens) September 8, 2023

There is really no other better example of a revenge game.

ZAC GALLEN REVENGE GAME FIRST CAREER 9 INNING SHUTOUT pic.twitter.com/3VbmT6vofy

— kaz (@serpientestwt) September 8, 2023

Zac Gallen walking back into the CY Young conversation! #Dbacks @zacgallen23 pic.twitter.com/si3PAHNJHo

— J-Béisbol🦖 (@J_Dingus7) September 8, 2023

Wow. No words to describe how cool it was to see Gallen pitch like that. Wish the offense did more but they did just enough. I’ll never for get that Zac Gallen. #Dbacks pic.twitter.com/ELeTRQxSqx

— C.Ellis (@Dbackfan2447) September 8, 2023

zac gallen complete game shutout, corbin 2-3 and knocked in the winning (only) run, gabriel moreno best catcher in baseball, jordan lawlar defensive beast, in sole possession on the final wc spot, 3 wins a row, 2 wins against the cubs so far.

good day pic.twitter.com/mFqMWLfmLl

— kaz (@serpientestwt) September 8, 2023

With this win, not only have the Diamondbacks secured a series split against the Cubs, but they are now only two games back from the second Wild Card spot.

The two teams will be back in action tomorrow at 11:20 AM. Merrill Kelly is scheduled to take the mound for Arizona as he attempts to keep the momentum rolling.