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Tough Outing for Cubs Bats in Cincinnati
Fellow Cubs fans, it was a tough night for our boys in blue
. We faced off against the Cincinnati Reds, and despite putting up a valiant fight, we came up just short with a 0-1 loss. The bats just couldn't get going, with Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ unable to find a way to light up the scoreboard.A Pitching Duel in the Queen City
Our pitching did a fantastic job keeping us in the game. Throughout the first three innings, neither side could draw blood, and it looked like we might have yet another classic Cubs-Reds showdown on our hands. But in the bottom of the fourth inning, the Reds' Austin Hays managed to double and was driven home by Will Benson. That was the only run the Reds would need tonight, as they kept us shut out the rest of the way.
Offensive Struggles and Missed Opportunities
Moises Ballesteros did get on base due to an error from Elly De La Cruz, and Seiya Suzuki hit a double in the seventh inning, giving us a glimmer of hope. But crucial hits eluded us when we needed them the most. The Reds' defense played really tight, shutting down our lineup in every attempt to rally back. Strikeouts in the 9th inning by Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, and Ian Happ sealed our fate.
Overall, it was a frustrating outing for the offense, but let's keep supporting and looking forward to the next game. We know our Cubbies can turn it around and bring home a victory!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Reds (September 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |