A Strong Start for the Reds 
The Cincinnati Reds got off to a flying start in their clash against the Cubs! TJ Friedl kicked off the game by smashing a solo home run to right center, putting the Reds ahead early. This energy was infectious, as Elly De La Cruz doubled, followed by Gavin Lux's single, allowing De La Cruz to score and make it 2-0. The top of the first set the tone for the rest of the match, showing us what this team is capable of. 
Dominant Pitching and Defense 
The Reds' pitching staff was unstoppable, keeping the Cubs scoreless until the 8th inning. Our pitchers consistently struck out Cubs batters and kept them off the bases, showing poise and command on the mound. Tyler Stephenson came up huge in the 4th inning with a two-run homer to extend the lead to 4-0. Our defense ensured Cubs were left frustrated inning after inning. With each play, they brought us closer to victory. 
Sealing the Victory 
Further stamping our authority, Jake Fraley hit a monstrous two-run homer in the top of the 6th, increasing our lead to an almost unassailable 6-0! In the 8th, Cubs managed to get on the board with two runs, but the Reds maintained their grip on the game. Outstanding defense staved off any further threats as they wrapped up a convincing 6-2 win. It's always a sweet feeling to defeat the Cubs, and today's game just reinforced our faith in this squad's immense potential. Way to go Reds! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Cubs (May 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |