Offense stalls after big 2nd
The Reds took advantage of a Chicago error to go up by four early, but they were unable to stave off a comeback.
Tyler Stephenson, Jonathan India and TJ Friedl cross the plate on an error, making the score 3-0 in the 2nd inning
Fernando Cruz strikes out Christopher Morel to leave a runner stranded at third in the bottom of the 7th inning
Jeimer Candelario lines an RBI single to center field, tying the score at 5 in the 4th inning
Hunter Greene takes the mound against the Cubs, striking out five batters in six frames of work
Stuart Fairchild rips an RBI single to left field, pushing the Reds' lead to 4-0 in the top of the 2nd inning
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Santiago Espinal hammers a pinch-hit two-run home run to left-center field, giving the Reds a 4-3 lead in the top of the 7th inning
Jacob Hurtubise and Elly De La Cruz connect to throw out Nick Madrigal at home, preventing the tying run from scoring in the 9th inning
Alexis Díaz forces Cody Bellinger to fly out to right field, recording the final out of the ballgame and earning the save
David Bell discusses the play from Jacob Hurtubise and Elly De La Cruz to keep the Reds ahead, the strong work out of the bullpen and more
Santiago Espinal discusses his clutch home run, his approach at the plate, the Reds' upcoming crucial stretch of games and more