{
  "id": 8301706,
  "title": "Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Friday 9/18, 5:40 CT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/chicago-cubs-vs-cincinnati-reds-preview-friday-9-18-5-40-ct",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T20:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chicago-cubs-vs-cincinnati-reds-203100396.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in an upcoming game on Friday, September 18th, at 5:40 CT. The Cubs have 643 walks through 153 games and will need 14 more walks to break the franchise record of 656 established in 2016. The Reds, led by Chase Burns with a 2.80 ERA and 1.150 WHIP, will be looking to solidify their lineup ahead of a potential Wild Card series. Clay Holmes, the Cubs' starting pitcher, has been excellent against the Reds in the past, with a 5.1 innings performance in July 2025 where he allowed five runs. The game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network and MLB Network, with live streaming available on MLB.com. Fans can join the conversation and post comments using their SB Nation app.",
  "summary": "The Cubs open a three-game set against a divisional rival.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds game on September 18th at 5:40 CT",
    "Cubs need 14 more walks to break 2016 franchise record of 656 walks",
    "Reds led by Chase Burns with 2.80 ERA and 1.150 WHIP"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}