Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs
20-16, 10-8 Away
6
20-16, 10-8 Away
Mid 9th
24-12, 16-5 Home
4
24-12, 16-5 Home
Win Probability
According to ESPN Analytics
Game Information
Wrigley Field
5:10 AM, 7 May 2026
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Tom Hanahan
- First Base Umpire - Scott Barry
- Second Base Umpire - Manny Gonzalez
- Third Base Umpire - Jacob Metz
Reds Defense
No Pitches
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Scoring Summary
Inning | CIN | CHC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | De La Cruz grounded out to first, Friedl scored. | 1 | 0 | |
| 1st | Happ homered to left center (399 feet), Bregman scored. | 1 | 2 | |
| 4th | Suzuki doubled to left, Happ scored. | 1 | 3 | |
| 4th | Kelly grounded into double play, second to shortstop to first, Suzuki scored, Busch out at second. | 1 | 4 | |
| 5th | McLain homered to right center (371 feet). | 2 | 4 | |
| 9th | Steer homered to left center (411 feet). | 3 | 4 | |
| 9th | Bleday singled to right, Benson scored, McLain to second, Stephenson to third. | 4 | 4 | |
| 9th | De La Cruz hit sacrifice fly to right, Stephenson scored and McLain scored. | 6 | 4 | |
Injury Report
Cincinnati Reds| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | OUT | 6 May |
| SP | 15-Day IL | 8 May |
| RP | 15-Day IL | 8 May |
| RP | 7-Day IL | 11 May |
| 3B | 10-Day IL | 12 May |
Chicago Cubs| Name, Pos | Status | Est. Return Date |
|---|---|---|
| RP | 15-Day IL | 8 May |
| RP | 15-Day IL | 8 May |
| RP | 15-Day IL | 8 May |
| RP | 15-Day IL | 9 May |
| SP | 7-Day IL | 11 May |
Data is currently unavailable.
CHC lead 2-0
2026 National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 24 | 12 | .667 | - | W7 |
| St. Louis | 21 | 15 | .583 | 3 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 20 | 16 | .556 | 4 | L5 |
| Milwaukee | 19 | 16 | .543 | 4.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 17 | .528 | 5 | L1 |
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