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Cincinnati Reds recap: Jose Peraza a pinch-hit hero vs. Chicago Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds came from behind to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Thursday at Great American Ball Park. Here are the main storylines.

Jose Peraza came up with a big pinch hit. The Reds trailed 2-1 and had the bases loaded with two outs when Peraza came to the plate to pinch-hit for the pitcher in the eighth. Adam Duvall had singled, Scooter Gennett had doubled and the Cubs had intentionally walked Eugenio Suarez.

The first pitch to Peraza was a 97 mph fastball at the top of the zone, and the Reds infielder attacked it.