Trying to rally from a five-run deficit in the seventh inning Sunday, Nick Castellanos stepped into the batter’s box with the bases loaded and two outs.
It was do-or-die time for the Reds’ offense.
Castellanos hit a line drive toward shallow right field, but Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner made a diving catch to his left. Hoerner slammed his right hand on the outfield grass in excitement. Castellanos threw his helmet to the dirt in frustration.
That was the last chance the Reds had at keeping up with the Cubs’ offense in a 10-1 loss at Great American Ball Park, splitting their four-game series.