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Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds

MLBMay 23, 2025Great American Ball Park

CubsChicagoCHCWon31-20

Cubs 13, Reds 6

Final
RedsCincinnatiCIN25-27
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
CHC00020063213132
CIN3010200006130

W Chris FlexenL Tony Santillan

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Ian Happ strikes out on a foul tip.
  2.  Kyle Tucker flies out to left fielder Austin Hays.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki lines out sharply to center fielder TJ Friedl.

Bot 1st

  1.  TJ Friedl doubles (9) to right field, on fan interference.CIN 62%
  2.  Santiago Espinal singles on a ground ball to pitcher Matthew Boyd. TJ Friedl scores. Santiago Espinal to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Matthew Boyd.CIN 72%
  3.  Elly De La Cruz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ. Santiago Espinal to 3rd.CIN 77%
  4.  Austin Hays singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Santiago Espinal scores. Elly De La Cruz to 3rd.CIN 84%
  5.  Spencer Steer doubles (9) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Elly De La Cruz scores. Austin Hays to 3rd.CIN 90%
  6.  Tyler Stephenson walks.
  7.  Jose Trevino pops out to third baseman Matt Shaw on the infield fly rule.
  8.  Reds challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Connor Joe grounds into a double play, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. Tyler Stephenson out at 2nd. Connor Joe out at 1st.CIN 82%

Top 2nd

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out to third baseman Santiago Espinal in foul territory.
  2.  Carson Kelly pops out to second baseman Matt McLain.
  3.  Michael Busch flies out sharply to center fielder TJ Friedl.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Matt McLain singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  2.  TJ Friedl strikes out swinging.
  3.  Santiago Espinal flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  4.  Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.

Top 3rd

  1.  Dansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Santiago Espinal to first baseman Spencer Steer.
  2.  Nico Hoerner doubles (12) on a fly ball to left fielder Austin Hays.
  3.  Matt Shaw pops out to first baseman Spencer Steer.
  4.  Ian Happ strikes out swinging.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Austin Hays triples (1) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  Spencer Steer lines out to third baseman Matt Shaw.
  3.  Tyler Stephenson called out on strikes.
  4.  Jose Trevino walks.
  5.  Connor Joe singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Jose Trevino to 2nd.
  6.  Matt McLain flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Top 4th

  1.  Kyle Tucker lines out sharply to center fielder TJ Friedl.
  2.  Seiya Suzuki doubles (12) on a line drive to left fielder Austin Hays, deflected by center fielder TJ Friedl.
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong homers (13) on a fly ball to right center field. Seiya Suzuki scores.CIN 78%
  4.  Carson Kelly grounds out, second baseman Matt McLain to first baseman Spencer Steer.
  5.  Michael Busch walks.
  6.  Dansby Swanson walks. Michael Busch to 2nd.
  7.  Nico Hoerner pops out to shortstop Elly De La Cruz.

Bot 4th

  1.  TJ Friedl grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.
  2.  Santiago Espinal flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  3.  Elly De La Cruz reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Dansby Swanson.
  4.  Austin Hays grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.

Top 5th

  1.  Matt Shaw lines out sharply to second baseman Matt McLain.
  2.  Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
  3.  Kyle Tucker strikes out swinging.

Bot 5th

  1.  Spencer Steer singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  2.  Tyler Stephenson doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Spencer Steer scores.CIN 92%
  3.  Jose Trevino grounds out, third baseman Matt Shaw to first baseman Michael Busch.
  4.  Will Benson walks.
  5.  Matt McLain flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  6.  TJ Friedl singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Tyler Stephenson scores. Will Benson to 3rd.
  7.  TJ Friedl caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Carson Kelly to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

Top 6th

  1.  Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.
  2.  Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles (13) on a line drive to shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
  3.  Carson Kelly lines out sharply to left fielder Austin Hays.
  4.  Michael Busch grounds out to first baseman Spencer Steer.

Bot 6th

  1.  Santiago Espinal flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  2.  Elly De La Cruz grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Austin Hays grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.

Top 7th

  1.  Dansby Swanson flies out to right fielder Will Benson.
  2.  Nico Hoerner singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder TJ Friedl.
  3.  Matt Shaw reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by second baseman Matt McLain. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.
  4.  Ian Happ singles on a fly ball to left fielder Austin Hays, deflected by third baseman Santiago Espinal. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Matt Shaw to 2nd.CIN 88%
  5.  Kyle Tucker singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Will Benson. Nico Hoerner scores. Matt Shaw scores. Ian Happ to 2nd.CIN 76%
  6.  Seiya Suzuki singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Austin Hays. Ian Happ to 3rd. Kyle Tucker to 2nd.CIN 66%
  7.  Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a grand slam (14) to right field. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Seiya Suzuki scores.CHC 79%
  8.  Carson Kelly walks.
  9.  Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
  10.  Dansby Swanson called out on strikes.

Bot 7th

  1.  Spencer Steer singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.CHC 70%
  2.  Tyler Stephenson strikes out on a foul tip.CHC 77%
  3.  Gavin Lux walks. Spencer Steer to 2nd.CHC 70%
  4.  Will Benson grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Brad Keller. Spencer Steer to 3rd. Gavin Lux to 2nd.CHC 76%
  5.  Matt McLain grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.CHC 84%

Top 8th

  1.  Nico Hoerner doubles (13) on a ground ball to left fielder Austin Hays.CHC 89%
  2.  Matt Shaw lines out to right fielder Will Benson. Nico Hoerner to 3rd.
  3.  Ian Happ walks.
  4.  Kyle Tucker flies out to left fielder Austin Hays.
  5.  Seiya Suzuki homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Nico Hoerner scores. Ian Happ scores.CHC 99%
  6.  Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out to first baseman Spencer Steer.

Bot 8th

  1.  TJ Friedl pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
  2.  Santiago Espinal walks.
  3.  Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
  4.  Austin Hays flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Top 9th

  1.  Carson Kelly singles on a line drive to left fielder Austin Hays.
  2.  Michael Busch lines out to right fielder Will Benson.
  3.  Dansby Swanson homers (11) on a fly ball to right field. Carson Kelly scores.
  4.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Spencer Steer.
  5.  Matt Shaw lines out to right fielder Will Benson.

Bot 9th

  1.  Spencer Steer flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
  2.  Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
  3.  Austin Wynns doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
  4.  Will Benson grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

Bot 1st

  1.  CHC 0, CIN 1Santiago Espinal singles on a ground ball to pitcher Matthew Boyd. TJ Friedl scores. Santiago Espinal to 2nd. Throwing error by pitcher Matthew Boyd.CIN 72%
  2.  CHC 0, CIN 2Austin Hays singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Santiago Espinal scores. Elly De La Cruz to 3rd.CIN 84%
  3.  CHC 0, CIN 3Spencer Steer doubles (9) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Elly De La Cruz scores. Austin Hays to 3rd.CIN 90%

Bot 3rd

  1.  CHC 0, CIN 4Spencer Steer lines out to third baseman Matt Shaw.

Top 4th

  1.  CHC 2, CIN 4Pete Crow-Armstrong homers (13) on a fly ball to right center field. Seiya Suzuki scores.CIN 78%

Bot 5th

  1.  CHC 2, CIN 5Tyler Stephenson doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Spencer Steer scores.CIN 92%
  2.  CHC 2, CIN 6TJ Friedl singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Tyler Stephenson scores. Will Benson to 3rd.

Top 7th

  1.  CHC 4, CIN 6Kyle Tucker singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Will Benson. Nico Hoerner scores. Matt Shaw scores. Ian Happ to 2nd.CIN 76%
  2.  CHC 8, CIN 6Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a grand slam (14) to right field. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Seiya Suzuki scores.CHC 79%

Top 8th

  1.  CHC 11, CIN 6Seiya Suzuki homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Nico Hoerner scores. Ian Happ scores.CHC 99%

Top 9th

  1.  CHC 13, CIN 6Dansby Swanson homers (11) on a fly ball to right field. Carson Kelly scores.

Win probability

Top 7th · Biggest swing #1 · CHC 8–6 CIN

Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a grand slam (14) to right field. Ian Happ scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Seiya Suzuki scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CHC 79%CHC +45 pts

Game leaders

CubsChicago

RedsCincinnati

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Ian Happ LF4210013.259
Kyle Tucker DH5112001.276
Seiya Suzuki RF5333101.262
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF5236200.287
Carson Kelly C4110010.287
Michael Busch 1B4000011.253
Dansby Swanson SS4112111.262
Nico Hoerner 2B5230000.296
Matt Shaw 3B5100000.203
Totals41131313447

2B: Suzuki, Crow-Armstrong, Hoerner 2.HR: Suzuki, Crow-Armstrong 2, Swanson.RBI: Tucker 2, Suzuki 3, Crow-Armstrong 6, Swanson 2.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Matthew Boyd4.084423933.42
Julian Merryweather0.232210325.79
Chris Flexen W1.100000140.00
Brad Keller1.010011172.59
Drew Pomeranz1.000011150.00
Ryan Pressly1.010001165.40

Video

3:00Cubs vs. Reds HighlightsMLB video
1:17Pete Crow-Armstrong's two-homer game1:19Hunter Greene strikes out two over four innings0:28Dansby Swanson's two-run home run (11)0:30Tyler Stephenson's RBI double
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