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    Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs

    CIN
    Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN
    29-30, 15-16 Away
    0
    29-30, 15-16 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    36-22, 19-11 Home
    2
    36-22, 19-11 Home
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    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    T. FriedlCF
    1-4000.305
    S. Espinal3B
    0-3000.257
    J. FraleyPH
    0-1000.207
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 9th: Fraley struck out swinging.
    E. De La CruzSS
    0-3000.252
    T. StephensonDH
    0-3000.235
    S. Steer1B
    0-3000.224
    G. LuxLF
    0-2000.292
    J. TrevinoC
    0-3000.288
    W. BensonRF
    0-3000.259
    M. McLain2B
    0-3000.178
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    N. Lodolo
    6.0502594-563.10
    S. Barlow
    1.0001319-94.01
    G. Ashcraft
    0.2322029-174.18
    L. Richardson
    0.100008-51.29
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CINCHC
    Hits
    1
    8
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    1
    11
    Runners LOB
    2
    8

    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    2:20 PM, May 31, 2025Coverage: MLB Net/MLBN
    Chicago, Illinois
    Attendance: 39,144
    Game Time:2:18
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Erich Bacchus
    • First Base Umpire - Brian O'Nora
    • Second Base Umpire - Mike Estabrook
    • Third Base Umpire - Laz Diaz

    Ben Brown stars as Cubs combine on a 1-hitter to beat Reds 2-0

    — Drew Pomeranz, Ben Brown, Brad Keller and Daniel Palencia combined on a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Saturday.
    May 31, 2025, 06:16 pm - AP
    CIN
    CHC
    123456789RHE
    000000000010
    00000002-280
    B. Keller
    win

    B. Keller2-0

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 0 BB
    G. Ashcraft
    loss

    G. Ashcraft3-4

    0.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 K, 2 BB
    D. Palencia
    save

    D. Palencia5

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CINCHC
    8thSuzuki doubled to right, Happ scored, Tucker to third.01
    8thSwanson reached on infield single to shortstop, Tucker scored, Kelly to second, Suzuki to third.02
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    Series tied 3-3

    • Reds
      6
    • Cubs
      2
    Game 1
    5/30
    • Reds
      0
    • Cubs
      2
    Game 2
    5/31
    • Reds
      3
    • Cubs
      7
    Game 3
    6/1
    • Reds
      3
    • Cubs
      2
    Game 4
    8/4
    • Reds
      5
    • Cubs
      1
    Game 5
    8/5
    • Reds
      1
    • Cubs
      6
    Game 6
    8/6

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    Milwaukee5937.615-L3
    Chicago5442.5635W2
    St. Louis5045.5268.5L1
    Pittsburgh5047.5159.5W3
    Cincinnati4352.45315.5L2
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