The Reds four game win streak was snapped with a 6-3 loss to the Cubs in the first game of a four game series in Chicago. Michael Lorenzen struggled, allowing 6 runs and 3 walks in 4.1 innings. Lorenzen allowed a three run homer to Cubs catcher Miguel Montero in the first inning, and a solo home run to Dexter Fowler in the second inning.
The Reds offense was able to get to Cubs starter Tsuyoshi Wada early. The Reds scored 3 runs on Wada early, and chased him after just three innings. The Reds offense was however dominated by the Cubs bullpen. The Reds were held scoreless for 6 innings by the Cubs bullpen, and only got 2 hits and 0 walks.
The Reds bullpen was good tonight. Badenhop, Adcock, and Cingrani combined to pitch 3.2 scoreless innings.
In his Reds debut, Eugenio Suarez went 1 for 3 with a walk. Chris Dominguez also hit a solo home run in his return to the Reds.
| Final | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds (27-32) | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Chicago Cubs (32-26) | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| W: Wood (3-2) L: Lorenzen (1-2) S: Rondon (11) | |||
| FanGraphs Win Probability | Box Score | Game Thread | |||
Up Next:
Reds at Cubs
4:05, Friday
TV: FSN-Ohio/WGN
Johnny Cueto (4-4, 2.64 ERA) vs Jason Hammel (5-2, 2.76 ERA)
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