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 secured a surprising series victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 30th. Despite enduring a challenging road trip, the Reds triumphed in the final game of the series. However, the win might have been bittersweet, as shortstop Elly De La Cruz left the game in the seventh inning due to left quad tightness.
It remains unclear whether De La Cruz will be available for the team's next games, which include 25 games left on their schedule. The Reds' road trip, which took them through Arizona, San Francisco, and Chicago, ended with a 4-5 record. Rising ace Chase Burns, who had pitched a poor game in San Francisco the previous day, bounced back to secure the victory.
Burns allowed just two earned runs and struck out seven, earning his 26th start of the season. The Reds also set a franchise record by hitting four home runs in the game, marking their 12th such game of the season. Rookie of the Year favorite Sal Stewart was among those to hit a homer, his third straight game with one.
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