Cincinnati Reds tops Chicago Cubs 6-4
Game Summary
Cincinnati Reds defeated Chicago Cubs 6-4.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 6th. Cincinnati Reds pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Ian Happ led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Javier Assad threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Jose Trevino led Cincinnati Reds's offense, going 1-for-4, 2 RBI. Cincinnati Reds reliever Brock Burke threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Clay Holmes: 5.1 IP, 3 H, 6 ER, 4 K, 5 BB (97 pitches). The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.7 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns: 3.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (67 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 K (ERA 3.00).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 9 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.257). Includes 1 HR. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Michael Conforto (3-for-4), Carson Kelly (2-for-2).
Cleanup cold: Michael Busch (0-for-3), Alex Bregman (0-for-5). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Cincinnati Reds: 7 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.333). Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Elly De La Cruz (2-for-2).
Turning Points
This game featured 2 lead changes — a true back-and-forth contest.