Cincinnati Reds v Chicago Cubs

Match summary

Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 8-4

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
CHC54-42	2	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	0	8	9	0
CIN43-52	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	9	0

W M. Boyd 5-1L C. Petty 1-2SV J. Webb 5

Last at-bat

Spencer Steer v Jacob Webb

Spencer Steer flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-0
2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3BallChangeup · 85.4 mph2-1
4FoulSlider · 85.0 mph2-2
5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph3-2
6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph3-2

85.1 mph exit velo31° launch308 ftfly ball

Win probability

100% Chi Cubs (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 8

Bottom 9thCIN0 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Flyout
Spencer Steer flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
S. Steer v J. Webb · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.4 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSlider · 85.0 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph3-2

Box score

Chi Cubs8Cincinnati4

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Pete Crow-ArmstrongP. Crow-ArmstrongCF	3	2	1	1	2	0	2	.291	.917
Seiya SuzukiS. SuzukiRF	5	1	1	0	0	0	3	.268	.811
Alex BregmanA. Bregman3B	5	2	3	4	0	0	2	.241	.695
Carson KellyC. KellyC	4	1	0	0	1	1	4	.273	.763
Michael BuschM. Busch1B	4	1	2	1	0	1	0	.239	.763

Match events

Cincinnati RedsChicago Cubs

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Cincinnati Reds	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
Chicago Cubs	2	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	0	8

Top 1st

0–1
RunBregman doubled to center, Crow-Armstrong scored.
0–2

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Match details

Date: Monday 13 July 2026
Started: 3:40 am AEDT
Venue: Great American Ball Park
Competition: MLB
Officials: Alex Mackay (Home Plate Umpire), Roberto Ortiz (First Base Umpire), Jim Wolf (Second Base Umpire), Dan Merzel (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 29,200

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Top 9thCHC0 R · 0 H · 2 LOB

Lineout
Carson Kelly lines out to center fielder Spencer Steer.
C. Kelly v R. Lowder · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 84.3 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 91.9 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.9 mph2-1
99.8 mph exit velo17° launch291 ftline drive
Flyout
Alex Bregman flies out to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
A. Bregman v R. Lowder · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 84.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 84.1 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 92.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 85.4 mph1-2
86.2 mph exit velo39° launch276 ftfly ball
Flyout
Seiya Suzuki flies out to left fielder JJ Bleday.
S. Suzuki v R. Lowder · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 84.8 mph0-1
81.9 mph exit velo41° launch273 ftfly ball
Walk
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Pedro Ramírez to 2nd.
P. Crow-Armstrong v R. Lowder · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.3 mph2-0
3. 3Ball In DirtSinker · 92.4 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph4-0
Walk
Pedro Ramírez walks.
P. Ramírez v R. Lowder · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 91.9 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph4-1

Bottom 8thCIN0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Carson Kelly challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Noelvi Marte called out on strikes.
N. Marte v G. Hollowell · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 83.9 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 83.6 mph0-2
3. 3Called StrikeSweeper · 83.9 mph0-3
Groundout
Tyler Stephenson grounds out softly, pitcher Gavin Hollowell to first baseman Michael Busch.
T. Stephenson v G. Hollowell · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 85.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 83.8 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 95.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-2
5. 5BallSinker · 96.0 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.1 mph3-2
59.0 mph exit velo-67° launch1 ftground ball
Strikeout
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
E. Suárez v G. Hollowell · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 95.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 83.1 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 84.3 mph0-3

Top 8thCHC0 R · 0 H

Lineout
Dansby Swanson lines out to first baseman Sal Stewart.
D. Swanson v R. Lowder · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 86.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.2 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 84.8 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.3 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 86.7 mph2-2
61.1 mph exit velo15° launch114 ftline drive
Strikeout
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
I. Happ v R. Lowder · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 84.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.4 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 87.5 mph1-3
Groundout
Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
Pitching Change: Rhett Lowder replaces Pierce Johnson.
N. Hoerner v R. Lowder · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 92.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 84.7 mph0-1
93.8 mph exit velo-13° launch12 ftground ball

Bottom 7thCIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
JJ Bleday strikes out swinging.
J. Bleday v G. Hollowell · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 85.7 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.2 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtChangeup · 86.6 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.8 mph1-3
Single
Spencer Steer singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
S. Steer v G. Hollowell · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 96.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 84.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSinker · 95.9 mph1-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 86.3 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSweeper · 85.3 mph2-2
7. 7In play, no outSinker · 95.7 mph2-2
86.2 mph exit velo21° launch278 ftline drive
Groundout
Sal Stewart grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.
Pitching Change: Gavin Hollowell replaces Matthew Boyd.
S. Stewart v G. Hollowell · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 96.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 96.2 mph0-1
87.5 mph exit velo-43° launch2 ftground ball
Strikeout
Elly De La Cruz called out on strikes.
Pedro Ramírez remains in the game as the designated hitter.
E. De La Cruz v M. Boyd · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 69.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 75.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeChangeup · 75.4 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeSlider · 80.9 mph2-3

Top 7thCHC4 R · 4 H

Groundout
Michael Busch grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
M. Busch v P. Johnson · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 85.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallCurveball · 87.3 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph2-2
87.2 mph exit velo-34° launch6 ftground ball
Groundout
Carson Kelly grounds out, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to first baseman Sal Stewart.
C. Kelly v P. Johnson · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Curveball · 86.9 mph0-0
76.9 mph exit velo-7° launch16 ftground ball
Home RunCHC 8–4 CIN
Alex Bregman homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Seiya Suzuki scores.
Pitching Change: Pierce Johnson replaces Sam Moll.
A. Bregman v P. Johnson · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph0-1
102.3 mph exit velo38° launch387 ftfly ball
Single
Seiya Suzuki singles on a ground ball to second baseman Edwin Arroyo. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
S. Suzuki v S. Moll · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.2 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSinker · 90.8 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 91.0 mph2-1
55.5 mph exit velo-33° launch6 ftground ball
SingleCHC 5–4 CIN
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a ground ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte, deflected by first baseman Sal Stewart. Dansby Swanson scores.
P. Crow-Armstrong v S. Moll · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSweeper · 82.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 83.0 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSweeper · 83.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.8 mph3-2
96.0 mph exit velo7° launch125 ftground ball
Strikeout
Pedro Ramírez called out on strikes.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Pedro Ramírez replaces Kevin Alcántara. · Pitching Change: Sam Moll replaces Chase Petty.
P. Ramírez v S. Moll · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 89.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 91.3 mph1-1
3. 3Missed BuntSinker · 89.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 83.4 mph1-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph1-3
Double
Dansby Swanson doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder JJ Bleday.
D. Swanson v C. Petty · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 82.6 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 87.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 81.8 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outSinker · 95.8 mph2-1
103.0 mph exit velo15° launch238 ftline drive

Bottom 6thCIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Ke'Bryan Hayes grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Edwin Arroyo out at 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
K. Hayes v M. Boyd · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 79.5 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.0 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph0-2
85.1 mph exit velo-2° launch40 ftground ball
Forceout
Edwin Arroyo grounds into a force out, third baseman Alex Bregman to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Noelvi Marte out at 2nd. Edwin Arroyo to 1st.
E. Arroyo v M. Boyd · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Curveball · 72.1 mph0-0
57.3 mph exit velo-31° launch6 ftground ball
Single
Noelvi Marte singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
N. Marte v M. Boyd · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph0-0
105.9 mph exit velo-6° launch20 ftground ball
Flyout
Tyler Stephenson flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
T. Stephenson v M. Boyd · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 78.4 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 77.0 mph1-1
79.3 mph exit velo37° launch293 ftfly ball

Top 6thCHC0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Ian Happ called out on strikes.
I. Happ v C. Petty · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.8 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 88.9 mph0-2
3. 3FoulChangeup · 89.7 mph0-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph1-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph1-3
Flyout
Nico Hoerner flies out to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
N. Hoerner v C. Petty · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 96.0 mph0-1
89.4 mph exit velo41° launch308 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
M. Busch v C. Petty · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 88.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.4 mph2-3

Bottom 5thCIN0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
E. Suárez v M. Boyd · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 77.5 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 79.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 81.4 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSlider · 80.6 mph1-3
Walk
JJ Bleday walks.
J. Bleday v M. Boyd · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 74.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 80.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.9 mph4-0
Groundout
Spencer Steer grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Matthew Boyd.
S. Steer v M. Boyd · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 80.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 78.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-2
84.5 mph exit velo-3° launch23 ftground ball
Groundout
Sal Stewart grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
S. Stewart v M. Boyd · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCurveball · 71.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 74.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 77.1 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-2
96.1 mph exit velo-6° launch28 ftground ball

Top 5thCHC0 R · 1 H

Grounded Into DP
Carson Kelly grounds into a double play, third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to second baseman Edwin Arroyo to first baseman Sal Stewart. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Carson Kelly out at 1st.
C. Kelly v C. Petty · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 95.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.6 mph0-1
84.3 mph exit velo-5° launch26 ftground ball
Single
Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to left fielder JJ Bleday.
A. Bregman v C. Petty · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 97.1 mph0-0
94.6 mph exit velo0° launch52 ftground ball
Flyout
Seiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder Noelvi Marte.
Pitching Change: Chase Petty replaces Andrew Abbott.
S. Suzuki v C. Petty · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 94.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 86.0 mph2-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 81.3 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph3-2
95.1 mph exit velo40° launch329 ftfly ball

Bottom 4thCIN0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Elly De La Cruz flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
E. De La Cruz v M. Boyd · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 78.1 mph0-0
98.2 mph exit velo42° launch328 ftfly ball
Hit By Pitch
Ke'Bryan Hayes hit by pitch.
K. Hayes v M. Boyd · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 70.9 mph0-1
2. 2Hit By PitchSlider · 82.0 mph1-1
Flyout
Edwin Arroyo flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
E. Arroyo v M. Boyd · 2 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 75.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 76.8 mph1-0
87.5 mph exit velo33° launch323 ftfly ball
Groundout
Noelvi Marte grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.
N. Marte v M. Boyd · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 78.1 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 76.3 mph0-1
80.4 mph exit velo-12° launch11 ftground ball

Top 4thCHC2 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Groundout
Reds challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, second baseman Edwin Arroyo to first baseman Sal Stewart.
P. Crow-Armstrong v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Sweeper · 81.9 mph1-2
67.3 mph exit velo9° launch83 ftground ball
SingleCHC 4–4 CIN
Kevin Alcántara singles on a ground ball to center fielder Spencer Steer. Carson Kelly scores. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ to 3rd.
K. Alcántara v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 86.7 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph0-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 85.6 mph0-2
101.7 mph exit velo-7° launch21 ftground ball
Strikeout
Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
D. Swanson v A. Abbott · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 86.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 85.7 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-3
Walk
Ian Happ walks.
I. Happ v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 85.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph2-0
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.5 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.3 mph4-0
Groundout
Nico Hoerner grounds out, second baseman Edwin Arroyo to first baseman Sal Stewart.
N. Hoerner v A. Abbott · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.2 mph0-0
80.5 mph exit velo12° launch143 ftground ball
Double
Michael Busch doubles (17) on a fly ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Carson Kelly to 3rd.
M. Busch v A. Abbott · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSweeper · 81.2 mph1-1
95.4 mph exit velo25° launch328 ftfly ball
Walk
Carson Kelly walks.
C. Kelly v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.6 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph4-0

Bottom 3rdCIN4 R · 4 H

Flyout
Tyler Stephenson flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
T. Stephenson v M. Boyd · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slider · 83.0 mph0-0
83.4 mph exit velo32° launch311 ftfly ball
Home RunCHC 2–4 CIN
Eugenio Suárez homers (11) on a fly ball to left field. JJ Bleday scores.
E. Suárez v M. Boyd · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 78.5 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph3-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph3-2
111.3 mph exit velo31° launch433 ftfly ball
SingleCHC 2–2 CIN
JJ Bleday singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Sal Stewart scores. JJ Bleday to 2nd.
J. Bleday v M. Boyd · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 83.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 78.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 82.5 mph1-1
87.0 mph exit velo11° launch170 ftline drive
GroundoutCHC 2–1 CIN
Spencer Steer grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Elly De La Cruz scores.
S. Steer v M. Boyd · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 73.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 82.5 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 77.7 mph3-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph3-2
97.2 mph exit velo-1° launch47 ftground ball
Double
Sal Stewart doubles (22) on a fly ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Elly De La Cruz to 3rd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Pickoff Attempt 1B
S. Stewart v M. Boyd · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 77.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 81.6 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSlider · 82.3 mph2-1
4. 4Ball In DirtChangeup · 78.0 mph3-1
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph3-1
105.4 mph exit velo22° launch368 ftfly ball
Forceout
Elly De La Cruz grounds into a force out, third baseman Alex Bregman to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Ke'Bryan Hayes out at 2nd. Elly De La Cruz to 1st.
E. De La Cruz v M. Boyd · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 82.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 76.6 mph0-1
87.2 mph exit velo5° launch81 ftground ball
Single
Ke'Bryan Hayes singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
K. Hayes v M. Boyd · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph0-0
108.8 mph exit velo11° launch262 ftline drive

Top 3rdCHC0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Alex Bregman grounds out, pitcher Andrew Abbott to first baseman Sal Stewart.
A. Bregman v A. Abbott · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCurveball · 79.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.4 mph1-1
75.9 mph exit velo-64° launch2 ftground ball
Lineout
Seiya Suzuki lines out to third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.
S. Suzuki v A. Abbott · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.5 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 85.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.9 mph2-2
103.4 mph exit velo9° launch170 ftline drive
Groundout
Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds out, first baseman Sal Stewart to pitcher Andrew Abbott.
P. Crow-Armstrong v A. Abbott · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.5 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 82.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 82.3 mph1-2
84.8 mph exit velo-8° launch14 ftground ball

Bottom 2ndCIN0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Edwin Arroyo grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.
E. Arroyo v M. Boyd · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Curveball · 72.8 mph0-0
84.4 mph exit velo3° launch62 ftground ball
Groundout
Noelvi Marte grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.
N. Marte v M. Boyd · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 77.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 77.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 82.7 mph1-2
93.3 mph exit velo-9° launch18 ftground ball
Lineout
Tyler Stephenson lines out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.
T. Stephenson v M. Boyd · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 70.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 76.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 71.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 79.2 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph3-1
96.3 mph exit velo11° launch174 ftline drive

Top 2ndCHC0 R · 0 H

Lineout
Kevin Alcántara lines out to shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
K. Alcántara v A. Abbott · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 79.8 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 86.0 mph1-1
85.7 mph exit velo12° launch160 ftline drive
Strikeout
Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
D. Swanson v A. Abbott · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 81.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 84.8 mph1-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 86.0 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.5 mph2-3
Groundout
Ian Happ grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
I. Happ v A. Abbott · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 78.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.6 mph1-1
75.8 mph exit velo-4° launch23 ftground ball

Bottom 1stCIN0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
E. Suárez v M. Boyd · 8 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 79.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 78.2 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph2-2
7. 7FoulChangeup · 77.6 mph2-2
8. 8Swinging StrikeSlider · 84.3 mph2-3
Forceout
Cubs challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: JJ Bleday grounds into a force out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson. Sal Stewart to 3rd. Spencer Steer out at 2nd. JJ Bleday to 1st.
J. Bleday v M. Boyd · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-0
86.5 mph exit velo5° launch81 ftground ball
Single
Spencer Steer singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Sal Stewart to 2nd.
S. Steer v M. Boyd · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 77.2 mph1-0
94.9 mph exit velo13° launch203 ftline drive
Hit By Pitch
Sal Stewart hit by pitch.
S. Stewart v M. Boyd · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 81.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 78.6 mph2-2
5. 5Hit By PitchSlider · 83.1 mph3-2
Pop Out
Elly De La Cruz pops out to first baseman Michael Busch.
E. De La Cruz v M. Boyd · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallCurveball · 70.9 mph2-0
3. 3FoulChangeup · 78.1 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 79.2 mph2-1
65.3 mph exit velo76° launch65 ftpopup

Top 1stCHC2 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
N. Hoerner v A. Abbott · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtChangeup · 85.4 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph1-1
92.5 mph exit velo-13° launch14 ftground ball
DoubleCHC 2–0 CIN
Michael Busch doubles (16) on a fly ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Alex Bregman scores.
M. Busch v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 82.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Sweeper · 83.0 mph1-2
96.9 mph exit velo25° launch334 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
C. Kelly v A. Abbott · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 78.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 87.6 mph2-0
3. 3FoulChangeup · 85.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph2-3
DoubleCHC 1–0 CIN
Alex Bregman doubles (15) on a fly ball to center fielder Spencer Steer. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
A. Bregman v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 79.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.1 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 88.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Curveball · 78.1 mph2-1
78.6 mph exit velo53° launch214 ftfly ball
Flyout
Seiya Suzuki flies out to center fielder Spencer Steer. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.
Pete Crow-Armstrong steals (24) 2nd base. · Pickoff Attempt 2B
S. Suzuki v A. Abbott · 8 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCurveball · 78.4 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 84.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 84.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph2-2
6. 6BallCutter · 88.7 mph3-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph3-2
8. 8In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph3-2
Walk
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks.
P. Crow-Armstrong v A. Abbott · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 80.6 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph3-1
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-2
7. 7BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph4-2

▲1stDoubleCHC 1–0 CIN
Alex Bregman doubles (15) on a fly ball to center fielder Spencer Steer. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.
A. Bregman v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 79.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.1 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 88.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Curveball · 78.1 mph2-1
78.6 mph exit velo53° launch214 ftfly ball
▲1stDoubleCHC 2–0 CIN
Michael Busch doubles (16) on a fly ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte. Alex Bregman scores.
M. Busch v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 82.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Sweeper · 83.0 mph1-2
96.9 mph exit velo25° launch334 ftfly ball
▼3rdGroundoutCHC 2–1 CIN
Spencer Steer grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Elly De La Cruz scores.
S. Steer v M. Boyd · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 73.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 82.5 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 77.7 mph3-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph3-2
97.2 mph exit velo-1° launch47 ftground ball
▼3rdSingleCHC 2–2 CIN
JJ Bleday singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Sal Stewart scores. JJ Bleday to 2nd.
J. Bleday v M. Boyd · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 83.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 78.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 82.5 mph1-1
87.0 mph exit velo11° launch170 ftline drive
▼3rdHome RunCHC 2–4 CIN
Eugenio Suárez homers (11) on a fly ball to left field. JJ Bleday scores.
E. Suárez v M. Boyd · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 78.5 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph3-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph3-2
111.3 mph exit velo31° launch433 ftfly ball
▲4thSingleCHC 4–4 CIN
Kevin Alcántara singles on a ground ball to center fielder Spencer Steer. Carson Kelly scores. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ to 3rd.
K. Alcántara v A. Abbott · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 86.7 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph0-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 85.6 mph0-2
101.7 mph exit velo-7° launch21 ftground ball
▲7thSingleCHC 5–4 CIN
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a ground ball to right fielder Noelvi Marte, deflected by first baseman Sal Stewart. Dansby Swanson scores.
P. Crow-Armstrong v S. Moll · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSweeper · 82.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 83.0 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSweeper · 83.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.8 mph3-2
96.0 mph exit velo7° launch125 ftground ball
▲7thHome RunCHC 8–4 CIN
Alex Bregman homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Seiya Suzuki scores.
Pitching Change: Pierce Johnson replaces Sam Moll.
A. Bregman v P. Johnson · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph0-1
102.3 mph exit velo38° launch387 ftfly ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Matthew BoydM. BoydW, 5-1	6.1	6	4	4	1	3	1	92-57	4.50
Gavin HollowellG. Hollowell	1.2	1	0	0	0	3	0	25-19	2.79
Caleb ThielbarC. Thielbar	0.1	2	0	0	0	0	0	12-8	4.23
Jacob WebbJ. WebbS, 5	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	9-5	3.05

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Elly De La CruzE. De La CruzSS	5	1	1	0	0	1	2	.274	.839
Sal StewartS. Stewart1B	4	1	1	0	0	0	2	.256	.812
Spencer SteerS. SteerCF	5	0	2	1	0	0	3	.247	.749
JJ BledayJ. BledayLF	3	1	1	1	1	1	3	.242	.846
Eugenio SuárezE. SuárezDH	4	1	1	2	0	3	3	.208	.673
Tyler StephensonT. StephensonC	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.238	.680
Noelvi MarteN. MarteRF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.195	.623
Edwin ArroyoE. Arroyo2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.240	.570
Ke'Bryan HayesK. Hayes3B	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	.143	.422
Ivan JohnsonI. JohnsonPH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.167
Totals	36	4	9	4	1	6	16

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Andrew AbbottA. Abbott	4.0	4	4	4	3	3	0	79-48	4.11
Chase PettyC. PettyL, 1-2	2.0	2	1	1	0	2	0	25-17	4.38
Sam MollS. Moll	0.1	2	2	2	0	1	0	15-9	4.19
Pierce JohnsonP. Johnson	0.2	1	1	1	0	0	1	8-6	4.23
Rhett LowderR. Lowder	2.0	0	0	0	2	1	0	30-16	4.91

Batting: 2B: Stewart, S (22, Boyd); HR: Suárez, E (11, 3rd inning off Boyd, 1 on, 2 out); TB: Arroyo; Bleday; De La Cruz, E; Hayes; Marte, N; Steer 2; Stewart, S 2; Suárez, E 4; RBI: Bleday (43); Steer (37); Suárez, E 2 (35); 2-out RBI: Suárez, E 2; Bleday; Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Suárez, E; Steer 2; Team RISP: 2-for-7; Team LOB: 8
Fielding: DP: (Hayes-Arroyo-Stewart, S)

Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
HBP: Stewart, S (by Boyd); Hayes (by Boyd)
ABS Challenge: Suárez, E (Strike-Confirmed); Stephenson, T (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Kelly, C (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Stewart, S (Strike-Confirmed)
Pitches-strikes: Boyd 92-57; Hollowell 25-19; Thielbar 12-8; Webb, J 9-5; Abbott, A 79-48; Petty 25-17; Moll 15-9; Johnson 8-6; Lowder 30-16
Groundouts-flyouts: Boyd 10-4; Hollowell 2-0; Thielbar 0-1; Webb, J 1-1; Abbott, A 6-1; Petty 1-2; Moll 0-0; Johnson 2-0; Lowder 1-2
Batters faced: Boyd 28; Hollowell 6; Thielbar 3; Webb, J 2; Abbott, A 19; Petty 7; Moll 3; Johnson 3; Lowder 8
Inherited runners-scored: Webb, J 2-0; Moll 1-1; Johnson 2-2
Umpires: HP: Alex MacKay. 1B: Roberto Ortiz. 2B: Jim Wolf. 3B: Dan Merzel.
Weather: 81 degrees, Partly Cloudy
Wind: 6 mph, In From RF
First pitch: 1:40 PM
Duration: 2:52
Attendance: 29,200

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