Reds edge Cubs 3-2 for fifth straight win over Chicago
The Cincinnati Reds have climbed back to respectability in the NL Central, thanks largely to suddenly solid pitching.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Cincinnati Reds
3
Chicago Cubs
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Bunted Foul 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Zobrist hit sacrifice fly to center, Báez scored, Rizzo to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Bunted Foul 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Almora Jr. grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Contreras scored, La Stella out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-1
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-0
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Play Result 3-0
Gennett hit sacrifice fly to right, Hamilton scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 2-0
Schebler grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Votto scored, Duvall out at second, Suárez to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Duvall singled to center, Gennett scored, Votto to third, Suárez to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 3-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Heyward lined out to left.
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Line Out 3-2
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Heyward batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Caratini grounded out to second, Happ to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Ground Out 3-2
Pitch 8: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Caratini batting
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Play Result 3-2
Caratini hit for Wilson.
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Happ singled to right.
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Single 3-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Happ batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Russell flied out to center.
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Fly Out 3-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Russell batting
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Start Inning 3-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 3-2
Middle of the 9th
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Cincinnati Reds
- Blake Dunn Out
- Spencer Steer Out
- Tony Santillan Out
- Julian Garcia Out
- Dane Myers Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Albert AlmoraCF5
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez3B28
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ben Zobrist2B18
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Willson ContrerasC40
Addison RussellSS27
Mike MontgomeryP70
CIN
Jose PerazaSS81
Scooter Gennett2B14
Joey Votto1B37
Eugenio Suarez3B28
Adam DuvallLF14
Scott ScheblerRF44
Curt CasaliC12
Tyler MahleP54
Billy HamiltonCF0
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