Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs

MLB
Reds
13-14
8-6
Final
Cubs
11-15
Sloan Park
TV: MLB.TV
Team123456789R
CIN0230300008
CHC0000101316

Who won: Reds 8-6

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Sloan Park. The Reds win the series 2-0. The Reds outscored the Cubs 3-0 in the 3rd inning. Matt McLain went 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBI for the Reds. James Triantos went 2-for-3 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Cubs.

Scoring

2nd Inning

Steer lined out to center, Stewart scored on error.

1-0

Stephenson homered to center (447 feet).

2-0
3rd Inning

McLain homered to left (399 feet), Myers scored and Trevino scored.

5-0
5th Inning

Suárez singled to center, Stewart scored.

6-0

Steer homered to left center (398 feet), Suárez scored.

8-0

J. Rojas homered to left center (375 feet).

8-1
7th Inning

Ramirez grounded out to first, Lovich scored, Triantos to second, Shaw to third.

8-2
8th Inning

Bethancourt singled to left, Alvarez scored.

8-3

Triantos homered to left (356 feet), Bethancourt scored.

8-5
9th Inning

Snell hit a ground rule double, Ramirez scored.

8-6

Scores shown as CIN-CHC.