September 19, 2026 • 6:40 PM • Great American Ball Park
Status
Final
Cincinnati Reds
CIN
2
Chicago Cubs
CHC
5
Cincinnati Reds
Starter
Chicago Cubs
Starter
Cincinnati Reds
72-83 (.465)
Div
#5
WC
#9
GB
25.0
Chicago Cubs
86-69 (.555)
Div
#2
WC
#1
GB
11.0
| Stat | Cincinnati Reds | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | .699 | .767 |
| HR | 213 | 220 |
| Runs | 666 | 850 |
| ERA | 4.83 | 4.12 |
| WHIP | 1.44 | 1.26 |
| Strikeouts | 1293 | 1260 |
Cincinnati Reds
Hitters
Pitchers
4.2 IP, 5 SO, 1.929 ERA
7.0 IP, 1 SO, 3.857 ERA
5.0 IP, 4 SO, 5.4 ERA
Chicago Cubs
Hitters
Pitchers
3.0 IP, 4 SO, 0 ERA
6.0 IP, 8 SO, 1.5 ERA
6.0 IP, 7 SO, 1.5 ERA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | |||||||
| Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Bregman (3B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seiya Suzuki (DH) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrone Taylor (LF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Happ (LF) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Hoerner (2B) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Busch (1B) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carson Kelly (C) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Shaw (RF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dansby Swanson (SS) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Boyd (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Palencia (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron Civale (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Zeferjahn (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Rolison (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cincinnati Reds | |||||||
| Dane Myers (CF) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elly De La Cruz (SS) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sal Stewart (1B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Stephenson (C) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugenio Suárez (DH) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan Brito (2B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JJ Bleday (LF) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt McLain (2B) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Carlos Jorge (RF) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Lodolo (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pierce Johnson (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zach McCambley (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | |||||||
| Matthew Boyd | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Palencia | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Civale | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Zeferjahn | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Rolison | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cincinnati Reds | |||||||
| Nick Lodolo | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pierce Johnson | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Zach McCambley | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
top 2 • Sac Fly • 0-1
Matt Shaw out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Dane Myers. Nico Hoerner scores.
top 5 • Single • 0-2
Seiya Suzuki singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder JJ Bleday. Dansby Swanson scores.
bottom 5 • Single • 1-2
JJ Bleday singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Matt Shaw. Eugenio Suárez scores. JJ Bleday to 2nd. Throwing error by shortstop Dansby Swanson.
bottom 5 • Single • 2-2
Ke'Bryan Hayes singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. JJ Bleday scores.
top 6 • Home Run • 2-3
Michael Busch homers (20) on a fly ball to right center field.
top 8 • Single • 2-4
Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.
top 9 • Home Run • 2-5
Dansby Swanson homers (19) on a fly ball to left center field.
Recap
CINCINNATI -- The Cubs’ bullpen has had issues since to the three-game series against the Mariners that started on Aug. 21. From that date entering Friday night, Chicago’s bullpen had a 4.50 ERA, tied for 20th in the Major Leagues and converted only four of 12 save opportunities. But the
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Busch, Swanson power Cubs to 5-2 win over the Reds
Watch highlightCondensed Game: CHC@CIN - 9/19/26
Watch highlightMichael Busch's solo home run (20)
Watch highlightDansby Swanson's solo home run (19)
Watch highlightNick Lodolo's strong outing
Watch highlightSeiya Suzuki's RBI single
Watch highlightElly De La Cruz spectacular backhand stop and throw
Watch highlightNico Hoerner's RBI single
Watch highlightRyan Zeferjahn fans Sal Stewart to escape the jam
Watch highlightKe'Bryan Hayes' RBI single
Watch highlightMatt Shaw's sac fly
Watch highlightMatt McClain's spinning play
Watch highlightTyrone Taylor's sliding catch
Watch highlightRyan Rolison seals the Cubs' 5-2 win
Watch highlightEugenio Suárez scores on a throwing error
Watch highlightNick Lodolo strikes out Pete Crow-Armstrong
Watch highlightMatthew Boyd strikes out Matt McClain
Watch highlightBrandon Phillips on co-owning the Atlanta Smoke
Watch highlightDansby Swanson on retuning from injury, team win
Watch highlightCraig Counsell talks pitching in 5-2 win
Watch highlightTerry Francona recaps 5-2 loss
Watch highlightStrike 3 overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightStrike 2 confirmed after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBall 4 overturned after ABS challenge
Watch highlightJapanese Highlights: Cubs-Reds
Watch highlightMichael Busch strikes out after ABS challenge
Watch highlightNick Lodolo's outing against the Cubs
Watch highlightDansby Swanson's home run through bat tracking data
Watch highlightThe distance behind Dansby Swanson's home run
Watch highlightThe distance behind Michael Busch's home run
Watch highlightAn animated look at Michael Busch's home run
Watch highlightBreaking down Matthew Boyd's pitches
Watch highlightMatthew Boyd's outing against the Reds
Watch highlightBreaking down Nick Lodolo's pitches
Watch highlightStarting lineups for Cubs at Reds - September 19, 2026
Watch highlightBench availability for Chicago, September 19 vs Reds
Watch highlightFielding alignment for Chicago, September 19 vs Reds
Watch highlightBench availability for Cincinnati, September 19 vs Cubs
Watch highlightFielding alignment for Cincinnati, September 19 vs Cubs
Watch highlightBullpen availability for Chicago, September 19 vs Reds
Watch highlightbottom 9 • Pop Out • 2-5
JJ Bleday pops out to catcher Carson Kelly in foul territory.
bottom 9 • Lineout • 2-5
Juan Brito lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
bottom 9 • Strikeout • 2-5
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
bottom 9 • Single • 2-5
Tyler Stephenson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.
top 9 • Strikeout • 2-5
Alex Bregman strikes out swinging.
top 9 • Groundout • 2-5
Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, second baseman Juan Brito to first baseman Sal Stewart.
top 9 • Home Run • 2-5
Dansby Swanson homers (19) on a fly ball to left center field.
top 9 • Groundout • 2-4
Matt Shaw grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.
bottom 8 • Strikeout • 2-4
Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
bottom 8 • Walk • 2-4
Elly De La Cruz walks. Dane Myers to 2nd.
bottom 8 • Single • 2-4
Dane Myers singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 2-4
Ke'Bryan Hayes grounds out, pitcher Aaron Civale to first baseman Michael Busch.
bottom 8 • Lineout • 2-4
Carlos Jorge lines out to third baseman Alex Bregman.
top 8 • Groundout • 2-4
Carson Kelly grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.
top 8 • Strikeout • 2-4
Tyler Stephenson challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Michael Busch called out on strikes.
top 8 • Single • 2-4
Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers. Ian Happ scores. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.
top 8 • Walk • 2-3
Ian Happ walks.
top 8 • Strikeout • 2-3
Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
bottom 7 • Strikeout • 2-3
JJ Bleday called out on strikes.
bottom 7 • Flyout • 2-3
Juan Brito flies out to right fielder Matt Shaw.
bottom 7 • Flyout • 2-3
Eugenio Suárez flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
top 7 • Lineout • 2-3
Alex Bregman lines out to third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.
top 7 • Lineout • 2-3
Pete Crow-Armstrong lines out to left fielder JJ Bleday.
top 7 • Groundout • 2-3
Dansby Swanson grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
bottom 6 • Groundout • 2-3
Tyler Stephenson grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
bottom 6 • Strikeout • 2-3
Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
bottom 6 • Strikeout • 2-3
Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
top 6 • Flyout • 2-3
Matt Shaw flies out to center fielder Dane Myers.
top 6 • Flyout • 2-3
Carson Kelly flies out to center fielder Dane Myers.
top 6 • Home Run • 2-3
Michael Busch homers (20) on a fly ball to right center field.
