ESPN
    • World Cup Home
    • Football
    • NBA
    • Cricket
    • Badminton
    • Chess
    • Hockey
    • MLB
    • More Sports
    • Watch
    • Search

    Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs

    CIN
    Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN
    64-86, 28-46 Away
    2
    64-86, 28-46 Away
    Final
    CHC
    Chicago CubsCubsCHC
    87-62, 47-27 Home
    1
    87-62, 47-27 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    S. ScheblerRF
    1-5111.271
    J. PerazaSS
    1-5000.293
    J. Votto1B
    3-4000.288
    E. Suarez3B
    0-2000.287
    S. Gennett2B
    0-3000.318
    P. ErvinLF
    1-3111.258
    T. BarnhartC
    0-4000.247
    L. CastilloP
    0-3000.107
    A. GarrettP
    0-0000.000
    D. HerreraPH
    0-1000.183
    J. HughesP
    0-0000.000
    R. IglesiasP
    0-0000.000
    B. HamiltonCF
    0-4000.239
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    L. Castillo
    6.2414298-594.52
    A. Garrett
    0.100014-34.42
    J. Hughes
    1.0100013-101.82
    R. Iglesias
    1.0000011-62.47
    Full Box Score
    CINCHC
    Hits
    6
    5
    Home Runs
    2
    0
    Total Bases
    13
    6
    Runners LOB
    9
    6

    Game Information

    Wrigley Field
    Wrigley Field
    11:50 PM, 16 September 2018
    Chicago, Illinois
    Attendance: 41,314
    Game Time:2:43
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Mike Estabrook
    • First Base Umpire - Hunter Wendelstedt
    • Second Base Umpire - John Libka
    • Third Base Umpire - Bruce Dreckman
    • Left Field Umpire - -
    • Right Field Umpire - -

    Cubs lose to Reds 2-1, NL Central lead stays at 2½ games

    The Cubs' NL Central lead remained at 2 1/2 games over second-place Milwaukee when Scott Schebler homered on Jose Quintana's first pitch of the game, Phillip Ervin also went deep and the Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago 2-1 on Sunday.
    Sep 17, 2018, 05:07 am - Associated Press
    CIN
    CHC
    123456789RHE
    100100000260
    000010000152
    L. Castillo
    win

    L. Castillo10-12

    6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 4 BB
    J. Quintana
    loss

    J. Quintana13-10

    5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 3 BB
    R. Iglesias
    save

    R. Iglesias27

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CINCHC
    1stSchebler homered to center (404 feet).10
    4thErvin homered to center (413 feet).20
    5thAlmora Jr. hit sacrifice fly to center, Russell scored, Contreras to third.21
    Full Play-By-Play
    Data is currently unavailable.

    CHC win 2-1

    • Reds
      2
    • Cubs
      3
    Game 1
    15/9
    • Reds
      0
    • Cubs
      1
    Game 2
    16/9
    • Reds
      2
    • Cubs
      1
    Game 3
    16/9

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee4929.628-W4
    Chicago4437.5436.5W4
    St. Louis4236.5387L2
    Pittsburgh4140.5069.5W2
    Cincinnati3742.46812.5L3
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Angels' Mike Trout unlikely for Home Run Derby due to injury

    Angels' Mike Trout unlikely for Home Run Derby due to injury

    Mike Trout said Friday he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring.
    Red Sox place infielder Marcelo Mayer on IL with forearm injury

    Red Sox place infielder Marcelo Mayer on IL with forearm injury

    The Red Sox placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list because of a left forearm injury Friday.
    Cooper Ingle makes big-league debut for Cleveland

    Cooper Ingle makes big-league debut for Cleveland

    Cooper Ingle made his major league debut on Friday night when the Guardians faced the Seattle Mariners.
    All MLB News
    ESPN
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your US State Privacy Rights
    • Children's Online Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    • About Nielsen Measurement
    • Your Privacy Choices
    • Contact Us
    • Disney Ad Sales Site
    • Work for ESPN
    • Corrections
    GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
    Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.