It hasn’t happened often but for the second time this season, the Cincinnati Reds (31-54) managed to beat the first-place Chicago Cubs (52-31) by the final score of 9-5 at Wrigley Field.
Joe Maddon‘s starter, John Lackey (7-5, 3.50 ERA) had trouble to begin the game by walking back-to-back batter’s after recording the first out. Outfielder Billy Hamilton took advantage of a passed ball by David Ross and came around to score when Lackey failed to cover the plate in time.
First baseman Joey Votto ended up on the hot corner as a result of a throwing error by the veteran catcher and later crossed the plate on an RBI single off the bat of Brandon Phillips.