Chicago Cubs tops Cincinnati Reds 5-2
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs defeated Cincinnati Reds 5-2.
Key Players
Michael Busch led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and picked up a hold.
Ke'Bryan Hayes led Cincinnati Reds's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 RBI. Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo threw 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (71 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.0 IP with 5 K — a flawless relief effort.
Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 K, 2 BB (90 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.14 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 2.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (ERA 9.00).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 8 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.267). 3 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Seiya Suzuki (2-for-3), Nico Hoerner (2-for-4), Michael Busch (2-for-3, 1 HR), Dansby Swanson (2-for-4, 1 HR).
Cincinnati Reds: 4 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.138).
Cleanup cold: Sal Stewart (0-for-4), Eugenio Suárez (0-for-3). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.