The battle for the Cubs’ starting second base role heated up in a big way Sunday at Sloan Park. Veteran Eric Sogard struck the first blow, but it was David Bote who landed the knockout punches as a pair of long homers sent the Reds off to defeat. (Box score)
Why the Cubs Won
They hit four home runs to bury Cincinnati early, then hung on late to win.
Key Moment
Bote hit a massive three-run bomb off of Tyler Mahle in the bottom of the 3rd to put the Cubs up 5-1.