Chicago Tribune

The Cubs let go of a 6–1 lead but Javy Baez manages to score on a wild pitch in the 9th inning to defeat the Reds 7–6.

John Lackey continued his hot pitching since the All-Star break. Going six strong innings and only allowing one run. The bullpen would soon let the lead disappear. Hector Rondon making his first appearance since the beginning of August due to injury gave up three runs to give Cincinnati new life in the 7th. Carl Edwards Jr came on in relief for Brian Duensing in the 8th inning and gave up a two run home run to Adam Duvall to tie the game 6–6.

The Cubs would get two men on in the 9th. Joe Maddon was ejected arguing a pitch to Ben Zobrist that was originally ruled a hit by pitch but was overruled by the first base umpire. Kris Bryant would come up to bat for one last chance for the Cubs and Reds pitcher Blake Wood threw a wild pitch and Javier Baez scored from third to seal the win for the Cubs.

Anthony Rizzo belted a grand slam in the first inning to get the Cubs scoring started. Alex Avila would get Anthony Rizzo home on an RBI single in the third inning. Tommy LaStella added another RBI in the 6th inning.

The Cubs will wrap up the series against the Reds tomorrow at 1:20pm CST. Jon Lester will take the mound for the Cubs and look to secure their second series win in a row.