The Chicago Cubs (30-20) are playing a 3-game series against the Cincinnati Reds (25-26) at Great American Ball Park. The first game was played on May 23, 2025.
Game 1 Recap (May 23, 2025):
The Cubs won a high-scoring game. In the 9th inning, the Cubs were leading 13-6. One big moment was a 2-run home run by Dansby Swanson.
Earlier, the Reds were winning 4-2, but the Cubs made a comeback. Reds pitcher Hunter Greene struggled after giving up a home run and walking a batter. The Reds’ relief pitchers (bullpen) didn’t do well, and their defense was weak.
Top Players:
- Reds: Elly De La Cruz didn’t get any hits in this game (0-for-3), but overall this season, he has 8 home runs and 33 RBIs, which puts him among the top MLB players.
- Cubs: Nico Hoerner is hitting well (.290 batting average), and Kyle Tucker, a new player, is expected to help the team’s offense.
Pitchers in Game 1:
- Cubs: Matthew Boyd (Left-handed pitcher)
- Reds: Hunter Greene (Right-handed pitcher, record: 4 wins, 2 losses, ERA: 2.36), returning after injury. He has done well against the Cubs in the past but struggled in this game.
Next Games:
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 – Cubs: Colin Rea (RHP) vs. Reds: Andrew Abbott (LHP) at 6:40 PM ET (Watch on FDSOH and MARQ)
- Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Cubs: Ben Brown (RHP) vs. Reds: Nick Lodolo (LHP) at 2:20 PM ET (Watch on MLB Network, FDSOH, and MARQ)
More Info:
- The Cubs are doing well, winning 3 of their last 4 games against the Reds and have a strong 15-10 record in away games.
- Since May 12, they’ve been hitting well with a .845 OPS (a strong hitting stat).
- The Reds are having a tough time. Since May 11, they’ve scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 games.
- Saturday’s game has a special offer – the first 10,000 fans will get a Dansby Swanson headband.
- Terry Francona is managing the Reds. He’s a good leader, but the team’s tough schedule and weak bullpen may hurt their chances against the Cubs.
To watch the games live, tune into FDSOH, MARQ, or MLB Network.
