The first place Cincinnati Reds (9-7) will host the world champion Chicago Cubs (8-7) in the first of a three game series at Great American Ballpark tonight at 7:10. The Reds are coming off back-to-back series losses, and have lost 5 of 7. Despite that, the Reds still hold a slim half game lead in the NL Central. However, a loss tonight would mean the best case scenario for the Reds would be second place.
| Cincinnati Reds | 9-7 | – |
| Chicago Cubs | 8-7 | 0. |