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The Cincinnati Reds blanked the Chicago Cubs 4–0 on July 10 at Great American Ball Park, delivering a dominant pitching performance that fell well short of the Vegas total of 9.5. Cincinnati's hurlers struck out 16 Cubs batters while allowing just 4 hits and 1 walk, holding Chicago scoreless across nine innings despite the Cubs' own 16 strikeouts. The Reds' offense, though modest at .228 batting average with a .701 OPS, manufactured just enough run support with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs across 13 hits. Chicago managed only 4 hits and was completely shut down at the plate, posting a 0-for-game with runners in scoring position. This shutout victory underscores Cincinnati's pitching depth and defensive efficiency, as the Reds committed no errors while the Cubs' lineup struggled to generate any offensive momentum against superior arms. The Reds' pitching staff's ability to limit Chicago's typically productive offense suggests a potential rotation advantage heading into their next divisional matchup.