Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CHC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
 CIN | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | X | 17 |
Who won: Reds 17-9
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 17-9 on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Goodyear Ballpark. The Reds lead the series 1-0. The Reds outscored the Cubs 4-0 in the 2nd inning. Matt McLain went 2-for-2 with 2 home runs and 6 RBI for the Reds. Kade Snell went 1-for-1 with a home run and 3 RBI for the Cubs.
Win probability
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Play by play
- Top 9th
Bowser struck out swinging.
- Top 9th
Ortiz popped out to second.
- Top 9th
Bateman singled to center.
- Top 9th
Kepley flied out to left.
- Top 9th
Kuncl relieved Y. Marte
- Top 9th
Higgins at first base.
- Top 9th
Urbaez at third base.
- Top 9th
Sasaki in right field.
- Top of the 9th inning
- Bot 8th
Dunn grounded out to second.
- Bot 8th
Higgins grounded out to shortstop, Urbaez to second, Sasaki to third.
- Bot 8th
Urbaez ran for Lowe
- Bot 8th
Lowe walked, Sasaki to second.
- Bot 8th
Sasaki ran for Bleday
- Bot 8th
Bleday walked.
- Bot 8th
Hinds flied out to center.
- Bot 8th
Beede relieved Schultz
- Bot 8th
Armas as designated hitter.
- Bottom of the 8th inning
- Top 8th
Opitz struck out swinging.
- Top 8th
Cepeda to second on fielder's indifference.
- Top 8th
Cepeda walked.
- HOME RUNTop 8th
3-run homer! 428 ft to center
Kade Snell
Snell homered to center (428 feet), Olivo scored and Armas scored.
CHC 9 - 17 CIN - Top 8th
Armas to second on fielder's indifference.
- Top 8th
Armas singled to center, Olivo to third.
