Game Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds (July 30th, 2024)

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Reds Take Down Cubs with a 6-3 Victory! ​

What a game, Reds fans! Our Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 6-3, and it was a nail-biter from start to finish. Here's a recap of how it all went down.

Hot Start in the 1st and 2nd Innings ​

We kicked things off in the bottom of the 1st inning with some hustle from Jonathan India, who walked to get on base. Tyler Stephenson singled, bringing India to second. Jeimer Candelario followed with another walk to load the bases. TJ Friedl then came through with a clutch single to center, scoring both India and Stephenson to put the Reds up 2-0.

The momentum continued into the 2nd inning. Noelvi Marte walked and stole second, setting the stage for Santiago Espinal who blasted a two-run homer to right field, extending our lead to 4-0. India continued the rally with a double and was later brought home by a Stephenson single, making it 5-0 Reds.

Cubs Fight Back but Reds Hold Strong ​

The Cubs began to claw their way back in the 6th inning. Seiya Suzuki singled, and Cody Bellinger followed with a homer to narrow the gap to 5-2. Later in the 7th, Ian Happ scored on a wild pitch by our reliever Cruz, bringing the score to 5-3. But our bullpen held strong as Paredes's lineout to shortstop ended their threat.

Insurance Run Seals the Deal ​

In the bottom of the 8th, Espinal doubled to left and Will Benson took over as a pinch runner. With two outs, Spencer Steer delivered a crucial double to left, scoring Benson and giving us a bit more breathing room at 6-3.

Closing It Out ​

Our closer Díaz entered the game in the 9th, and although Tauchman walked and advanced to third, Díaz and our defense held firm. Suzuki flied out to left, ending the game and securing the win for our Reds.

Way to go, team! Let's keep this momentum going!

Scoreboard for Cubs @ Reds (July 30th, 2024)​

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2​	3​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	1​	0​	6​	12​	0​
	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	2​	1​	0​	0​	3​	7​	0​