A promising start for the Reds turned into another blowout loss on Wednesday night, as Cincinnati fell to the Chicago Cubs
16-6.
The Reds started out hot with an early 3-0 leading after 2 innings, thanks to Spencer Steer’s 2-run blast in the first and Joey Votto’s solo home run in the second.
However, the Cubs would score all 16 of their runs in innings 3-8, including a 5 -run 6th, to hand Cincinnati their second straight loss. Chicago’s Ian Happ went 2-4 with 2 home runs and 2 RBI.
Fielding played a role in the loss for the Reds, as 4 runs scored on 4 errors.
Joey Votto was a bright spot in the loss for Cincinnati, batting 2-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI.
Brandon Williamson was handed the loss on the mound, striking out 7 while allowing 5 earned runs in 4 and 1/3 innings of work.
The series finale is tonight. Coverage 103.9 WRBI begins at 7:35.