The Cubs crushed the Reds for a second consecutive game at Wrigley Field Wednesday to move within three games of first in the National League Central. Chicago fell behind early but stormed back with the wind blowing out and Cincinnati completely melted down on defense to turn the game into a blowout.
The Reds began the scoring against Drew Smyly with a two-run homer from Spencer Steer in the 1st inning and a solo shot from Cub killer Joey Votto in the 2nd. Christopher Morel cut the deficit to one when he crushed a Brandon Williamson changeup for a two-run bomb off the left-field video board in the 3rd.