So far in the seven-game season series, the Cubs have outscored the Reds by a 60-20 margin. Cincinnati's lone win came on Saturday in the just-wrapped four-game series.
Cubs starter Jason Hammel was the latest Cubs pitcher to benefit from robust run support while he delivered six scoreless innings with three hits, two walks and seven strikeouts. Simon, who was scratched from his previously scheduled start with right biceps tendinitis, was done after he allowed eight earned runs and nine hits over 2 2/3 innings.