Cubs 3 – 6 Reds — BenchScout

MLB · Sat, Sep 20 · Great American Ball Park

Final

W: Zack Littell · L: Drew Pomeranz · SV: Emilio Pagán

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
CHC	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	0
CIN	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	2	–	6	9	0

Win probability

CIN 100%CIN 99%

CHC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Reese McGuire

CHC

2-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Tyler Stephenson

CIN

1-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Spencer Steer

CIN

1-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R

Key plays

▲ 3rdMichael Busch homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field.1–0 · 40%

▼ 3rdMatt McLain singles on a line drive to right fielder Willi Castro.1–0 · 48%

▼ 3rdTJ Friedl singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Willi Castro. Matt McLain to 3rd.1–0 · 60%

▼ 3rdSpencer Steer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Matt Shaw. Matt McLain scores. TJ Friedl to 2nd.1–1 · 67%

▼ 3rdAustin Hays flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.1–1 · 56%

▼ 3rdWill Benson singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. TJ Friedl scores. Spencer Steer to 3rd.1–2 · 69%

▲ 5thMatt Shaw pops out to second baseman Matt McLain.1–2 · 68%

▲ 5thReese McGuire homers (9) on a fly ball to right field.2–2 · 56%

▼ 5thTJ Friedl strikes out swinging.2–2 · 54%

▼ 5thSpencer Steer homers (21) on a fly ball to left center field.2–3 · 69%

▲ 6thNico Hoerner grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.2–3 · 70%

▲ 6thIan Happ grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart.2–3 · 73%

Highlights (37)

▶ Cubs vs. Reds Highlights

00:02:59 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: CHC@CIN - 9/20/25

00:09:10 · MLB video

▶ Tyler Stephenson's two-run home run (12)

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Michael Busch's TOWERING 30th home run of the year

00:00:28 · MLB video

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▶ Spencer Steer's solo home run (21)

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Reese McGuire's solo home run (9)

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ TJ Friedl's solo home run (13)

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Reese McGuire's RBI double

00:00:14 · MLB video

▶ Ian Happ's incredible diving catch

00:00:31 · MLB video

▶ Tony Santillan strands runners at corners in the 8th

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Emilio Pagán shuts the door on the Cubs

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Will Benson's RBI single

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Zack Littell collects four K's against the Cubs

00:01:19 · MLB video

▶ Matt McLain scores on a fielder's choice

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Elly de la Cruz swipes his 36th base of the season

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Zack Littell collects his fourth strikeout

00:00:07 · MLB video

▶ Javier Assad K's Gavin Lux in the 3rd inning

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Terry Francona: 'We did a lot of good things'

00:00:46 · MLB video

▶ Japanese Highlights: Cubs-Reds

00:09:18 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Michael Busch's home run

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Measuring the stats on Reese McGuire's home run

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Spencer Steer: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Javier Assad's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Zack Littell's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Zack Littell's outing against the Cubs

00:00:24 · MLB video

▶ TJ Friedl: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:02 · MLB video

▶ A deep dive into TJ Friedl's home run

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ The distance behind Tyler Stephenson's home run

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for Chicago, September 20 vs Reds

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Cubs at Reds - September 20, 2025

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for Chicago, September 20 vs Reds

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for Cincinnati, September 20 vs Cubs

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▶ Fielding alignment for Cincinnati, September 20 vs Cubs

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Bullpen availability for Chicago, September 20 vs Reds

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Bullpen availability for Cincinnati, September 20 vs Cubs

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Zack Littell against the Cubs

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Probable pitchers for Cubs at Reds - September 20, 2025

00:00:06 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (71)

▲ 1stMichael Busch strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stNico Hoerner singles on a ground ball to center fielder TJ Friedl.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stIan Happ called out on strikes.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stMoisés Ballesteros walks. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.0–0 · 51%

▲ 1stDansby Swanson grounds into a force out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to second baseman Matt McLain. Moisés Ballesteros out at 2nd.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stTJ Friedl pops out softly to shortstop Dansby Swanson.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stSpencer Steer grounds out to first baseman Michael Busch.0–0 · 51%

▼ 1stGavin Lux lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.0–0 · 51%

▲ 2ndPete Crow-Armstrong strikes out on a foul tip.0–0 · 53%

▲ 2ndMatt Shaw flies out to left fielder Austin Hays.0–0 · 55%

▲ 2ndWilli Castro grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Spencer Steer.0–0 · 55%

▼ 2ndAustin Hays called out on strikes.0–0 · 53%

▼ 2ndWill Benson flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.0–0 · 51%

▼ 2ndElly De La Cruz walks.0–0 · 53%

▼ 2ndTyler Stephenson walks.0–0 · 56%

▼ 2ndKe'Bryan Hayes grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.0–0 · 51%

▲ 3rdReese McGuire lines out to right fielder Will Benson.0–0 · 53%

▲ 3rdMichael Busch homers (30) on a fly ball to right center field.1–0 · 40%

▲ 3rdNico Hoerner grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Spencer Steer.1–0 · 42%

▲ 3rdIan Happ pops out to third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.1–0 · 42%

▼ 3rdMatt McLain singles on a line drive to right fielder Willi Castro.1–0 · 48%

▼ 3rdTJ Friedl singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Willi Castro. Matt McLain to 3rd.1–0 · 60%

▼ 3rdSpencer Steer reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Matt Shaw. Matt McLain scores. TJ Friedl to 2nd.1–1 · 67%

▼ 3rdGavin Lux called out on strikes.1–1 · 62%

▼ 3rdAustin Hays flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.1–1 · 56%

▼ 3rdWill Benson singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. TJ Friedl scores. Spencer Steer to 3rd.1–2 · 69%

▼ 3rdElly De La Cruz lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.1–2 · 65%

▲ 4thMoisés Ballesteros strikes out swinging.1–2 · 67%

▲ 4thDansby Swanson lines out to left fielder Austin Hays.1–2 · 69%

▲ 4thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to left fielder Austin Hays.1–2 · 69%

▼ 4thTyler Stephenson lines out to third baseman Matt Shaw.1–2 · 68%

▼ 4thKe'Bryan Hayes grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.1–2 · 66%

▼ 4thMatt McLain flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–2 · 66%

▲ 5thMatt Shaw pops out to second baseman Matt McLain.1–2 · 68%

▲ 5thWilli Castro lines out to center fielder TJ Friedl.1–2 · 71%

▲ 5thReese McGuire homers (9) on a fly ball to right field.2–2 · 56%

▲ 5thMichael Busch grounds out to first baseman Spencer Steer.2–2 · 56%

▼ 5thTJ Friedl strikes out swinging.2–2 · 54%

▼ 5thSpencer Steer homers (21) on a fly ball to left center field.2–3 · 69%

▼ 5thMiguel Andujar singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.2–3 · 72%

▼ 5thAustin Hays strikes out swinging.2–3 · 69%

▼ 5thNoelvi Marte lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.2–3 · 67%

▲ 6thNico Hoerner grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.2–3 · 70%

▲ 6thIan Happ grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart.2–3 · 73%

▲ 6thMoisés Ballesteros grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart.2–3 · 73%

▼ 6thElly De La Cruz doubles (31) on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.2–3 · 80%

▼ 6thTyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.2–3 · 76%

▼ 6thKe'Bryan Hayes called out on strikes.2–3 · 72%

▼ 6thMatt McLain flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.2–3 · 69%

▲ 7thDansby Swanson strikes out swinging.2–3 · 73%

▲ 7thPete Crow-Armstrong grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart.2–3 · 75%

▲ 7thMatt Shaw flies out to center fielder TJ Friedl.2–3 · 75%

▼ 7thTJ Friedl homers (13) on a line drive to right field.2–4 · 88%

▼ 7thSpencer Steer grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.2–4 · 87%

▼ 7thMiguel Andujar lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.2–4 · 86%

▼ 7thSal Stewart strikes out swinging.2–4 · 86%

▲ 8thWilli Castro hits a ground-rule double (17) on a fly ball to left-center field.2–4 · 75%

▲ 8thReese McGuire doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Willi Castro scores.3–4 · 58%

▲ 8thMichael Busch flies out to left fielder Spencer Steer.3–4 · 67%

▲ 8thNico Hoerner singles on a ground ball to shortstop Elly De La Cruz, deflected by pitcher Chase Burns. Kevin Alcántara to 3rd.3–4 · 57%

▲ 8thIan Happ strikes out swinging.3–4 · 71%

▲ 8thMoisés Ballesteros grounds out softly, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.3–4 · 79%

▼ 8thNoelvi Marte singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.3–4 · 84%

▼ 8thElly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.3–4 · 82%

▼ 8thTyler Stephenson homers (12) on a fly ball to right field. Noelvi Marte scores.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thKe'Bryan Hayes flies out to right fielder Willi Castro.3–6 · 96%

▼ 8thMatt McLain strikes out swinging.3–6 · 96%

▲ 9thDansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.3–6 · 98%

▲ 9thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to second baseman Matt McLain.3–6 · 99%

▲ 9thMatt Shaw doubles (21) on a line drive to left fielder Spencer Steer.3–6 · 98%

▲ 9thSeiya Suzuki strikes out on a foul tip.3–6 · 99%

Box score

Chicago Cubs

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Michael Busch 1B	4	1	1	1	1	0	1	.255
Nico Hoerner 2B	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	.301
Ian Happ LF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.241
Moisés Ballesteros DH	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.267
Dansby Swanson SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.247
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.246
Matt Shaw 3B	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.223
Willi Castro RF	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	.229
Seiya Suzuki PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.242
Reese McGuire C	3	1	2	1	2	0	0	.227
Kevin Alcántara PR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.143
Carson Kelly C	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.257

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Javier Assad	4.0	3	2	2	2	2	74	4.26
Drew PomeranzL	1.0	2	1	1	0	2	13	2.30
Aaron Civale	2.0	2	1	1	0	3	29	4.91
Andrew Kittredge	1.0	2	2	2	0	2	19	3.53

Cincinnati Reds

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
TJ Friedl CF	4	2	2	1	1	0	1	.259
Spencer Steer LF	4	1	1	1	2	0	0	.243
Gavin Lux DH	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.265
Miguel Andujar DH	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.312
Austin Hays LF	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.266
Sal Stewart 1B	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.261
Will Benson RF	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	.231
Noelvi Marte RF	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	.272
Elly De La Cruz SS	3	0	1	0	0	1	1	.262
Tyler Stephenson C	3	1	1	1	2	1	1	.224
Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.238
Matt McLain 2B	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	.223

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Zack LittellW	5.0	3	2	2	1	4	73	3.86
Graham Ashcraft	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	6	4.26
Chase Burns	1.1	3	1	1	0	1	36	4.99
Tony Santillan	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	8	2.45
Emilio PagánS	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	13	3.06

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