Game One Hundred Fifty-Nine – Cubs 5, Reds 3
WP – Jason Hammel (10-7) LP – John Lamb (1-5) Save – Hector Rondon (29)
Austin Jackson launched a three-run homer in the third. Anthony Rizzo doubled in a run and Chris Denorfia added a run scoring infield single in the fifth. Jason Hammel pitched five scoreless innings in his last start of the regular season. And the Cubs hung on and completed the three-game sweep over the Reds on Thursday afternoon.
Austin Jackson (1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored) had another good game at the plate, and made a game changing catch in the third inning.