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.
| Batting | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt ShawRF | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .294 | .381 | .353 |
| Kevin AlcantaraDH | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 |
| Moises BallesterosDH | 2-2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .500 | .600 |
| Dylan CarlsonLF | 2-2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .538 | .700 | .692 |
| Chas McCormickLF | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .250 | .300 |
| Jefferson RojasSS | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .316 | .381 | .632 |
| Owen Miller2B | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .313 | .333 | .438 |
| Pedro Ramirez2B | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .357 | .474 | .429 |
| Scott Kingery3B | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .111 | .304 | .278 |
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| Kade SnellLF | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .400 | 1.000 |
| Angel CepedaSS | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .500 | .000 |
| Casey OpitzC | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .111 | .000 |
| Kane KepleyOF | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .400 | .667 |
| Brett BatemanCF | 1-2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .455 | .647 | .455 |
| Devin Ortiz3B | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .167 | .167 |
| Drew Bowser3B | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .400 |
| Christian OlivoLF | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .500 | .000 |
| Ariel ArmasC | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .333 | .200 |
| Pitching | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson TaillonSP | 2.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53--- | 19.50 | 53 |
| Bench | ||||||||||
| Ryan RolisonRP | 0.0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27--- | 27.00 | 27 |
| Gabe KlobositsRP | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12--- | 0.00 | 12 |
| Hoby MilnerRP | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12--- | 6.00 | 12 |
| Collin SniderRP | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28--- | 10.13 | 28 |
| Ryan JensenSP | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7--- | 0.00 | 7 |
| Connor SchultzRP | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 33--- | 5.40 | 33 |
| Tyler BeedeRP | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18--- | 0.00 | 18 |
