The Cubs were trying to get something to go right this weekend in Cincinnati and it finally happened as they were able to avoid a sweep Sunday afternoon. They jumped ahead early and the pitching was able to protect the lead despite numerous missed opportunities for the offense to add to the advantage in the late innings.
The Cubs applied pressure to starter Frankie Montas in the opening frame with two walks sandwiched around a Seiya Suzuki double to load the bases with one out for Ian Happ. The left fielder lined a double of his own into the right field corner to clear the bases and put the road team up 3-0.