Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds

Sep 20, 2025

FINAL

Box Score

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
CHC	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	0	5
CIN	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	2	-	6	9	0	6

loss:

D. Pomeranz(2-2)win: Cincinnati Reds logo

Z. Littell(10-8)save: Cincinnati Reds logo

E. Pagan(29)

Game Recap

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds game highlights

CINCINNATI – The Reds were leading by one run in the eighth inning with Noelvi Marte on first base and Elly De La Cruz up to bat. The next batter, catcher Tyler Stephenson, asked manager Terry Francona if he wanted him to bunt if De La Cruz reached base. "I...

Scoring Summary

CHCCIN

3Michael Busch homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field. [1 run] 10
3Spencer Steer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Matt Shaw. Matt McLain scores. TJ Friedl to 2nd. [1 run] 11
3Will Benson singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. TJ Friedl scores. Spencer Steer to 3rd. [1 run] 12
5Reese McGuire homers (9) on a fly ball to right field. [1 run] 22
5Spencer Steer homers (21) on a fly ball to left center field. [1 run] 23
7TJ Friedl homers (13) on a line drive to right field. [1 run] 24
8Reese McGuire doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Willi Castro scores. [1 run] 34
8Tyler Stephenson homers (12) on a fly ball to right field. Noelvi Marte scores. [2 runs] 36

Player Stats

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1Michael Busch1B	1	4	1	1	1	0	1	1	.255
2Nico Hoerner2B	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.301
3Ian HappLF	0	4	0	0	2	0	0	3	.241
4Moises BallesterosDH	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	2	.267
5Dansby SwansonSS	0	4	0	0	1	0	0	2	.247
6Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF	0	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	.246
7Matt Shaw3B	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.223
8Willi CastroRF	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	.229
Seiya SuzukiPH	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	.242
9Reese McGuireC	2	3	1	2	0	0	1	0	.227
Kevin AlcantaraPR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.143
Carson KellyC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.257
TOTAL	7	34	3	3	7	1	2	9	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Javier AssadRHP	4.0	3	2	2	2	2	0	74	4.26
Drew PomeranzLHP	1.0	2	1	1	2	0	1	13	2.30
Aaron CivaleRHP	2.0	2	1	1	3	0	1	29	4.91
Andrew KittredgeRHP	1.0	2	2	2	2	0	1	19	3.53

TOTAL	8.0	9	6	6	9	2	3	135	-

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1TJ FriedlCF	2	4	2	1	1	0	1	0	.259
2Spencer Steer1B-LF	1	4	1	2	0	0	1	1	.243
3Gavin LuxDH	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	.265
Miguel AndujarPH-DH	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.312
4Austin HaysLF	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	3	.266
Sal Stewart1B	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	.261
5Will BensonRF	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.231
Noelvi MartePH-RF	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	.272
6Elly De La CruzSS	1	3	0	0	1	1	0	3	.262
7Tyler StephensonC	1	3	1	2	1	1	1	1	.224
8Ke'Bryan Hayes3B	0	4	0	0	1	0	0	3	.238
9Matt McLain2B	1	4	1	0	1	0	0	1	.223
TOTAL	9	34	6	6	9	2	3	15	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Zack LittellRHP	5.0	3	2	2	4	1	2	73	3.86
Graham AshcraftRHP	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	4.26
Chase BurnsRHP	1.1	3	1	1	1	0	0	36	4.99
Tony SantillanRHP	0.2	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	2.45
Emilio PaganRHP	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	13	3.06
TOTAL	9.0	7	3	3	7	1	2	136	-

Play-by-Play

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1st inningCHCCIN

TOP 1
STRIKEOUT — Michael Busch strikes out swinging. [1 out]
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SINGLE — Nico Hoerner singles on a ground ball to center fielder TJ Friedl.
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STRIKEOUT — Ian Happ called out on strikes. [2 outs]
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WALK — Moises Ballesteros walks. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.
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FORCEOUT — Dansby Swanson grounds into a force out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to second baseman Matt McLain. Moises Ballesteros out at 2nd. [3 outs]
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BOTTOM 1
POP OUT — TJ Friedl pops out softly to shortstop Dansby Swanson. [1 out]
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GROUNDOUT — Spencer Steer grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch. [2 outs]
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LINEOUT — Gavin Lux lines out to left fielder Ian Happ. [3 outs]
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Team Stats

CHC

CIN

3Runs6

7Hits9

0Errors0

.206Batting Avg.265

34At Bats34

5Extra-base Hits4

2Home Runs3

3Runs-Batted-In6

1Walks2

0Stolen Bases3

7Strikeouts9

5Left on Base6

16Total Bases19

Game Details

Saturday, September 20, 2025 · 6:40 PM

Great American Ball Park · Cincinnati, OH

attendance: 31,756 (75.0%)

weather: 84 degrees, clear