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Cubs split doubleheader vs. Reds to open series in Cincinnati

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The Cubs reinstated José Cuas from the bereavement list to open Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Reds on Friday.

CINCINNATI — The Cubs used nine pitchers on their way to splitting a doubleheader with the Reds on Friday. The Cubs won the afternoon game by a score of 6-2 and dropped the evening game 3-2 in a walk-off.

Rookie Jordan Wicks, who debuted last week, had a second strong start in Game 1. He held the Reds to one run through five innings, and Keegan Thompson pitched the last two innings.