If you missed this game, you didn’t miss much. The Reds took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning that quickly disappeared when the Cubs hung five runs in the bottom of the inning. From there it would only get worse for the Reds, who would go on to lose 9-2.
Paltry pitching
As the score indicated, it was an ugly, ugly pitching performance from the Reds. Not only did they give up nine runs and eight hits, but they also walked a whopping 10 batters in the game, which has been a troubling theme with the bullpen in particular so far this season.