but if Pressly were to struggle for an extended period, Porter Hodge -- who saved nine games for Chicago last season -- would be waiting in the wings.

Pressly (2-1) worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the win in Friday's 13-11 victory over the Diamondbacks.

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Donation Options Search Search Search Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly, right, celebrates a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks with catcher Miguel Amaya on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Phoenix.