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Cubs vs. Reds: A Frustrating Battle
The Chicago Cubs faced off against the Cincinnati Reds in a highly anticipated game, though the final result wasn't what we were hoping for. Our Cubs fought hard but ultimately fell short, with a final score of 7-4 in favor of the Reds. It's never easy to watch the team lose, but there were moments throughout the game where the Cubs showed promise.
Early Highlights and Stumbles
In the early part of the game, Dansby Swanson got us all on our feet with a magnificent homer to center field in the 2nd inning, leveling the score at 1-1. Then in the 3rd, Ian Happ doubled to left, bringing in Nico Hoerner and pushing the Cubs ahead 2-1. But a homer from the Reds' Miguel Andujar and later Matt McLain quickly evened things out.
Matt Shaw gave us all hope in the 4th inning, belting a two-run homer to push the Cubs to 4-2. This put a much-needed spark into the team. Unfortunately, things took a downturn thereafter, especially with a challenging 6th inning. The Reds nailed back-to-back homers, including their game-changer, Spencer Steer, who had been relentless throughout the game.
Fighting Until the End
Despite the setbacks, our Cubbies didn't give up. In the top of the 9th, Matt Shaw doubled to right, providing a glimmer of hope. But, the Reds' pitching changes, including one from Pagán in the 9th, kept our batters in check, and we couldn’t close the gap. Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Ian Happ both fought to the end, but the Reds' defense stood strong.
Even on days like these, the heart and spirit of the Chicago Cubs and their fans remain unbroken. Let's keep the faith and look forward to our next game. Go Cubs Go!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Reds (September 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 |