Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds

Sep 19, 2026

FINAL

Box Score

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

loss:

N. Lodolo(3-6)win: Chicago Cubs logo

M. Boyd(9-5)save: Chicago Cubs logo

R. Rolison(3)

Game Recap

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds game highlights

CINCINNATI -- The Cubs’ bullpen has had issues since to the three-game series against the Mariners that started on Aug. 21. From that date entering Friday night, Chicago’s bullpen had a 4.50 ERA, tied for 20th in the Major Leagues and converted only four of 12 save opportunities. But the...

Scoring Summary

CHCCIN

2Matt Shaw out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Dane Myers. Nico Hoerner scores. [1 run] [2 outs] 10
5Seiya Suzuki singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder JJ Bleday. Dansby Swanson scores. [1 run] 20
5JJ Bleday singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Matt Shaw. Eugenio Suarez scores. JJ Bleday to 2nd. Throwing error by shortstop Dansby Swanson. [1 run] 21
5Ke'Bryan Hayes singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. JJ Bleday scores. [1 run] 22
6Michael Busch homers (20) on a fly ball to right center field. [1 run] 32
8Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner to 2nd. [1 run] 42
9Dansby Swanson homers (19) on a fly ball to left center field. [1 run] 52

Player Stats

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF	0	5	0	0	1	0	0	1	.277
2Alex Bregman3B	0	4	0	0	1	1	0	1	.260
3Seiya SuzukiDH	2	3	0	1	1	1	0	0	.267
4Tyrone TaylorLF	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	4	.274
Ian HappPH-LF	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	.220
5Nico Hoerner2B	2	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	.265
6Michael Busch1B	2	3	1	1	1	0	1	1	.239
7Carson KellyC	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	.264
8Matt ShawRF	0	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	.241
9Dansby SwansonSS	2	4	2	1	0	0	1	1	.220
TOTAL	8	33	5	5	4	3	2	13	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	PC	ERA
Matthew BoydLHP	5.0	2	2	1	4	2	71	4.06
Daniel PalenciaRHP	2.0	0	0	0	3	0	20	3.95
Aaron CivaleRHP	0.2	1	0	0	0	1	15	4.21
Ryan ZeferjahnRHP	1.0	1	0	0	2	0	24	3.97
Ryan RolisonLHP	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	5	2.97
TOTAL	8.3	4	2	1	9	3	135	-

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	LOB	AVG
1Dane MyersCF	1	4	0	0	1	0	1	.262
2Elly De La CruzSS	0	2	0	0	1	2	0	.286
3Sal Stewart1B	0	4	0	0	2	0	3	.269
4Tyler StephensonC	1	4	0	0	0	0	1	.248
5Eugenio SuarezDH	0	3	1	0	1	1	1	.209
6Juan BritoRF-2B	0	4	0	0	1	0	2	.242
7JJ BledayLF	1	4	1	0	1	0	1	.214
8Matt McLain2B	0	2	0	0	2	0	1	.183
Carlos JorgePH-RF	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.125
9Ke'Bryan Hayes3B	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	.147
TOTAL	4	31	2	1	9	3	10	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Nick LodoloLHP	7.0	6	3	3	1	2	1	90	5.04
Pierce JohnsonRHP	1.0	1	1	1	2	1	0	25	4.82
Zach McCambleyRHP	1.0	1	1	1	1	0	1	17	4.66


TOTAL	9.0	8	5	5	4	3	2	132	-

Play-by-Play

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1st inningCHCCIN

TOP 1
STRIKEOUT — Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging. [1 out]
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LINEOUT — Alex Bregman lines out to right fielder Juan Brito. [2 outs]
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WALK — Seiya Suzuki walks.
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FLYOUT — Tyrone Taylor flies out to center fielder Dane Myers. [3 outs]
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BOTTOM 1
GROUNDOUT — Dane Myers grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. [1 out]
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WALK — Elly De La Cruz walks.
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LINEOUT — Sal Stewart lines out to second baseman Nico Hoerner. [2 outs]
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FLYOUT — Tyler Stephenson flies out to left fielder Tyrone Taylor. [3 outs]
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Team Stats

CHC

CIN

5Runs2

8Hits4

1Errors0

.242Batting Avg.129

33At Bats31

3Extra-base Hits0

2Home Runs0

5Runs-Batted-In1

3Walks3

0Stolen Bases0

4Strikeouts9

6Left on Base5

15Total Bases4

Game Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 6:40 PM

Great American Ball Park · Cincinnati, OH

attendance: 37,031 (87.5%)

weather: 85 degrees, overcast

spread: CHC -148

over/under: 9