The Reds’ winning streak continued as they beat the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night. Nick Lodolo pitched six innings, allowing only one run, while Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run double to contribute to the victory. The Reds have now won six consecutive games, bringing their record to 31-33, tying them with the Cubs in second place in the NL Central standings.
On the other hand, the Cubs have lost 11 of their last 15 games. Justin Steele started on the mound for the Cubs and retired the first 10 batters he faced. However, he ended up allowing three runs over seven innings of work. Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson helped the Reds take the lead with a two-run double. The Reds’ offense was further boosted by Blake Dunn’s first major league hit, which led to another run in the fifth inning.
Despite a solo homer from Dansby Swanson in the sixth inning, Lodolo limited the Cubs to just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts and four hits allowed. Michael Busch managed to score for the Cubs in the ninth inning, but the Reds held on for a 3-2 victory.
In terms of injuries, both teams had some concerns before and during Friday night’s game. For
