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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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    • 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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    Data is currently unavailable.

    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

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago2112.636-W4
    St. Louis2013.6061W6
    Cincinnati2013.6061L2
    Milwaukee1814.5632.5W3
    Pittsburgh1816.5293.5W2
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia off IL following oblique injury

    Cubs closer Daniel Palencia has been activated off the injured list after missing two weeks with an oblique injury. Nico Hoerner, who missed a game with a stiff neck, is back in the lineup.
    Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

    Twins' Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with sore elbow

    Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to elbow soreness after facing just two batters.
    Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

    Braves place Ronald Acuna on IL, reinstate Spencer Strider

    The Braves placed right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, the team announced Sunday.
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