A Rollercoaster Game at Great American Ball Park 
It was a back-and-forth affair at Great American Ball Park last night as our Cincinnati Reds battled against the Chicago Cubs. The game was filled with runs, hits, and nerve-wracking moments, but unfortunately, it ended in disappointment for us Reds fans, with the Cubs edging the win 11-8. Here's a breakdown of the clash.Hot Start and a Sizzling Fifth Inning 
The game began with some early excitement! Despite falling behind 2-0 in the top of the 1st, our boys came out swinging in the bottom half. TJ Friedl, Austin Hays, Jose Trevino, and Will Benson got us on the board with some clutch hits, and thanks to a wild pitch, we jumped to a 4-2 lead.It didn't stop there. In the 5th inning, we were treated to more fireworks. After Matt McLain and Friedl set the table, Elly De La Cruz knocked in a run, and Hays delivered a game-breaking triple. Trevino then doubled in another run, extending our lead to a comfortable 8-3. It seemed like our Reds were in control!
Crumbling in the Closing Stages 
Despite holding an 8-7 lead in the 7th inning, things took a turn for the worse. The Cubs came roaring back, with Reese McGuire and Seiya Suzuki delivering crippling home runs, including a three-run blast by Suzuki putting them up 11-8 by the end of the 8th. Our bullpen struggled to keep them in check, and that momentum swing was hard to counter. 
Our bats couldn't muster any more magic against their relievers, despite base hits from McLain and Friedl in the later innings. The come-from-behind victory for the Cubs was sealed, leaving us to lick our wounds.
Looking Forward Hopeful Despite the Loss 
While this game didn't end in our favor, let's not forget the resilience and fight our Reds showed throughout. From Lodolo's early struggles to our lineup's power surges, there were definite positives to take forward. We're still in this, Reds fans, and we have plenty of baseball ahead of us! Keep your heads up, and let's cheer on the Reds to bounce back in the next matchup! 
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Reds (May 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |