Reds pull off unlikely series win over Cubs, lose De La Cruz (quad)
Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns pitched two outs deep into the sixth for the win six days after his worst start of the season.
CHICAGO – The Cincinnati Reds pulled off an unlikely series win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 30, after a grueling road trip. The Reds won the final game of the series with a score of 7-5, but their season could take a turn for the worse depending on the outcome of a medical examination for All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
De La Cruz left the game in the seventh inning due to left quad tightness, which could affect his availability for the remainder of the season. The Reds finished the series with a record of 3-1, while the Cubs maintained their winning streak. Rising pitcher Chase Burns had a strong performance, giving up only two earned runs and striking out seven over six innings, despite giving up a long home run to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Burns bounced back from his worst start of the season in San Francisco six days prior. The Reds also set a franchise record by hitting four home runs in the game, their 12th of the season. Rookie of the Year favorite Sal Stewart was among the sluggers, hitting his third straight homer. The Reds now have 25 games left on their schedule, while the Cubs continue their pursuit of a championship.
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