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Reds' Early Surge Overwhelmed by Cubs' Late Rally at Great American Ball Park

The Cincinnati Reds faced off against the Chicago Cubs in a night game at Great American Ball Park, with an attendance of 30,120 fans. The Reds now hold a record of 25-27 after their recent matchup, while the Cubs improved to 31-20. The final score was 13-6 in favor of the Cubs.


May 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

First Inning


The game began with an explosive start for the Reds as they scored three runs on five hits. This early offensive burst was highlighted by Spencer Steer and Austin Hays, who both contributed significantly to putting runs on the board. Steer's impressive .600 batting average from his previous performance carried over into this inning as he drove in one run.


Fourth Inning


By the fourth inning, both teams had settled into a rhythm. The Cubs managed to put two runs on the scoreboard through strategic hitting and capitalizing on opportunities presented by Reds' pitching errors. Despite this push from Chicago, Cincinnati maintained their lead thanks to solid defensive plays and consistent pitching from Hunter Greene.


May 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Seventh Inning


The seventh inning marked a turning point in the game as Chicago's offense erupted for six runs off five hits. This rally was fueled by powerful hitting that overwhelmed Cincinnati's bullpen, which struggled throughout this period with an ERA of 19.8 and WHIP of 2.4.


Ninth Inning


In what proved to be a decisive ninth inning, the Cubs added two more insurance runs while holding Cincinnati scoreless despite their efforts at bat. The Redlegs were unable to mount a comeback against Chicago's effective closing pitchers who kept them at bay during crucial moments.


May 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next matchup between these two teams scheduled for May 24th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati starting at 4:10 PM EDT. Tune into MARQ network for live coverage and updates on how both teams will fare in their ongoing series battle.


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