The Reds four game win streak was snapped with a 6-3 loss to the Cubs in the first game of a four game series in Chicago. Michael Lorenzen struggled, allowing 6 runs and 3 walks in 4.1 innings. Lorenzen allowed a three run homer to Cubs catcher Miguel Montero in the first inning, and a solo home run to Dexter Fowler in the second inning.
The Reds offense was able to get to Cubs starter Tsuyoshi Wada early. The Reds scored 3 runs on Wada early, and chased him after just three innings.