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Tough Loss for the Cubs in Cincinnati 
Today was not our day, fellow Cubs fans, as we fell short against the Reds with a final score of 3-6. It was a game of missed opportunities and strong moments as both teams showed why they are fierce competitors in the league.Early Action and Cubs Fight Back 
The game started with a quick rhythm but little action on the scoreboard. In the third inning, Michael Busch gave us some hope by hitting a monster homer to right center, putting the Cubs up 1-0. 
But the Reds came quickly back, tying the game and then going ahead 2-1 by the end of the inning. Reese McGuire brought the game back to a tie at 2-2 with a homer of his own in the fifth inning, bringing Cubby fans a splash of joy! 
️Late Rally Falls Short 
In the eighth inning, Willi Castro led off with a double, giving us some hope when Reese McGuire sent him home with another double. The score was tight, 4-3! But unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize further, and the Reds' Tyler Stephenson sealed the deal with a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth. Meanwhile, our ninth-inning rally attempt fizzled out despite Matt Shaw's double. Kudos to the Reds' pitching staff for holding the Cubs' bats mostly in check.
Highs and Lows 
There were some shining moments for sure, like the homers from Michael Busch and Reese McGuire, and the resiliency shown by our lineup. However, striking out too often and leaving runners on base were problems we just couldn't overcome today. We saw flashes of greatness but also missed quite a few chances. 
Onwards and upwards, Cubs fans! Let's gear up for the next game and keep the faith for some redemption!
️Scoreboard for Cubs @ Reds (September 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |