Cubs emerge victorious with a 6-2 win against Reds in crucial National League Wild Card race
Key points:
- The Cubs defeat the Reds with a 6-2 victory in a crucial game for the National League Wild Card race.
- Cody Bellinger shines with a home run and three RBIs, including the go-ahead runs in the sixth inning.
- Graham Ashcraft starts strong for the Reds but struggles in the sixth inning and exits the game with a toe injury.
The Chicago Cubs secured a 6-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in a crucial National League Wild Card race matchup. Cody Bellinger was the star for the Cubs, delivering two hits and three RBIs, including a home run in the fourth inning and the go-ahead runs with a two-run single in the sixth inning. The win extended the Cubs’ lead for the second Wild Card spot to two games, while inching them closer to the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Reds starter Graham Ashcraft started strong but ran into trouble in the sixth inning. Despite the loss, the Reds remain in contention for the Wild Card spot.
Read more at MLB.com
The summary of the linked article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence technology from OpenAI
