Cincinnati Reds 1-Hit in UGLY Shutout at Wrigley Field vs the Chicago Cubs | Chatterbox Podcast

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The Cincinnati Reds (29-29) face the Chicago Cubs (35-22) on May 31, 2025, at Wrigley Field for the second game of a three-game series, starting at 2:20 PM EDT. After the Reds’ 6-2 victory on Friday, powered by Andrew Abbott’s seven shutout innings and home runs from TJ Friedl, Tyler Stephenson, and Jake Fraley, the Cubs aim to rebound and maintain their NL Central lead. This matchup promises intensity as both teams vie for divisional positioning.
Pitching Matchup: The Reds will send left-hander Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.39 ERA) to the mound. Lodolo has been solid but inconsistent, with a 4.05 ERA on the road. He’ll face a Cubs lineup led by Kyle Tucker (.300 BA, 12 HR) and Seiya Suzuki, who’s hitting .405 with three homers over the last 10 games. The Cubs counter with left-hander Drew Pomeranz (2-0, 0.00 ERA) as an opener, followed by right-hander Ben Brown (3-3, 6.39 ERA). Brown has struggled early in games, with a 7.50 first-inning ERA, which could open the door for Cincinnati’s aggressive top order.
Team Dynamics: The Reds, third in the NL Central, rely on speed and power from Elly De La Cruz (.241, 8 HR, 33 RBI) and a resurgent Jake Fraley, recently activated from the IL. However, injuries to Austin Hays (foot) and others strain their depth. Cincinnati’s .323 team OBP ranks seventh in the NL, and they’re 17-5 when scoring five or more runs. The Cubs, first in the division, boast a 31-8 record when recording eight or more hits. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s clutch hitting and Nico Hoerner’s consistency make them dangerous, though injuries to Miguel Amaya (oblique) and others challenge their lineup.
Key Factors: Weather at Wrigley (72°F, winds 10-12 mph left-to-right) could favor hitters, with the over/under set at 8.5. The Cubs are favored (-160), but the Reds’ momentum and Lodolo’s potential to limit Chicago’s bats make this competitive. Expect a close game, with Cincinnati’s speed and Chicago’s power setting the stage for a pivotal NL Central clash.

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Andrew Abbott, Julian Aguiar, Graham Ashcraft, Scott Barlow, Emilio Pagán, Fernando Cruz, Alexis Díaz, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez, Tony Santillan, Carson Spiers, Brent Suter, Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, Tyler Stephenson, José Trevino, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Santiago Espinal, Jonathan India, Noelvi Marte, Edwin Ríos, Will Benson, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Stuart Fairchild, Austin Hays, Spencer Steer, Jacob Hurtubise, Blake Dunn, Cooper Bowman

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