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    Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs

    CIN
    Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN
    60-54, 27-28 Away
    5
    60-54, 27-28 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    65-48, 35-22 Home
    1
    65-48, 35-22 Home
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    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    8:05 PM, August 5, 2025Coverage: TBS
    Chicago, Illinois
    Attendance: 39,797
    Game Time:2:36
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Adam Beck
    • First Base Umpire - Dan Iassogna
    • Second Base Umpire - Scott Barry
    • Third Base Umpire - CB Bucknor

    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
    Milwaukee4426.629-W2
    St. Louis4031.5634.5W2
    Chicago3836.5148L1
    Pittsburgh3737.5009W1
    Cincinnati3538.47910.5L1
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    Bichette has 3 hits, McLean strikes out 9 as Mets beat Reds 9-1 to avoid series sweep

    — Bo Bichette continued his hot streak with three hits, rookie Nolan McLean struck out nine in seven innings and the New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
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