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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8–3 on May 7 at Wrigley Field, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive output. Chicago's pitchers struck out 12 batters while allowing just 9 hits and 3 earned runs, posting a 3.83 ERA and limiting walks to 8. The Cubs' lineup generated only 7 hits but made them count with 8 RBIs and a .782 OPS, drawing 7 walks to offset their 3 strikeouts. Cincinnati managed 9 hits and 2 home runs but couldn't generate run support, scoring just 3 runs while striking out 12 times and posting a .693 OPS. The Reds' pitching was particularly ineffective, allowing 7 hits and 8 earned runs with a 4.59 ERA and 7 walks. Chicago's balanced approach—combining selective hitting with strong pitching—proved decisive, and the Cubs' ability to strand runners while their arms shut down Cincinnati suggests improved bullpen consistency could sustain this momentum in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Sal Stewart ×2Blake DunnMichael Conforto ×2Nico HoernerAlex BregmanIan HappDansby SwansonPete Crow-ArmstrongMiguel Amaya
