The Cubs’ slump just continues to deepen with another one-run loss against the Reds at Great American Ball Park Saturday afternoon. More late-game scoring chances were wasted and the winning tally once again came via an unearned run. This was their MLB-leading 26th one-run game this season and they’re now 12-14 in those contests, with the latest loss keeping them in last place in the division.
Chicago grabbed an early lead on a 1st inning RBI double from Dansby Swanson against Andrew Abbott. As has become incredibly predictable recently, Cincinnati immediately tied the game when Jeimer Candelario hit a solo home run off of starter Ben Brown.