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Chicago Cubs 0, Cincinnati Reds 1: final score and stats

Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs 0 to Cincinnati Reds 1, on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs.

MLBSunday, September 21, 2025
DateSep 21, 2025
Start time1:40 PM ET
VenueGreat American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
TVMLBN
Attendance29,661

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago Cubs0000000000
Cincinnati Reds00100000-1

Top performers

Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageMichael Busch · 1-3, BB
Home RunsJustin Turner · 0-3
Runs Batted InJustin Turner · 0-3
MLB RatingJameson Taillon · 7.0 IP, ER, 5 H, 4 K, 0 BB
Cincinnati Reds
Batting AverageGavin Lux · 2-4, 2B, RBI
Home RunsKe'Bryan Hayes · 0-3, K
Runs Batted InGavin Lux · 2-4, 2B, RBI
MLB RatingGavin Lux · 2-4, 2B, RBI

Team comparison

Chicago CubsCincinnati Reds
Runs per game
-
-
Runs allowed per game
-
-
88-68Record80-76
2nd in NL CentStanding5th in NL Cent
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5
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Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Cincinnati Reds
Blake Dunn CF · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Spencer Steer 1B · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Tony Santillan RP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Julian Garcia RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Dane Myers CF · Shoulder - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Nico Hoerner0-4400000015.299.348.395
Ian Happ1-4401000218.241.342.420
Seiya Suzuki1-4401000121.242.324.455
Carson Kelly0-3300001128.255.339.442
Carlos Santana1-2201000010.056.056.056
Moises Ballesteros0-110000108.261.370.457
Dansby Swanson1-4401000012.247.301.419
Justin Turner0-3300000012.221.288.319
Willi Castro0-110000015.175.252.247
Michael Busch1-3301001018.256.336.494
Kevin Alcantara1-220100005.222.300.222
Pete Crow-Armstrong0-220000018.245.286.476
Team6-3333060036160

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Jameson Taillon7.051104082-653.7882
Brad Keller1.000001011-72.1311
Team8.051105093-7293

Cincinnati Reds

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
TJ Friedl0-4400000118.257.360.371
Gavin Lux2-4402100013.267.351.372
Noelvi Marte1-330100006.272.312.465
Spencer Steer0-3300000110.241.311.419
Will Benson0-330000007.228.274.447
Elly De La Cruz1-3301000113.263.336.436
Ke'Bryan Hayes0-3300000111.238.317.357
Jose Trevino0-330000008.244.279.360
Matt McLain1-331100017.224.304.352
Team5-292915100593

Cincinnati Reds

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Andrew Abbott4.250012086-512.8086
Nick Martinez2.100001034-224.5434
Graham Ashcraft1.010001017-114.1917
Tony Santillan1.000022023-122.4223
Team9.0600360160-96160

Season series

CIN wins series 5-2
Sep 21, 2025CHC 0, CIN 1
Sep 20, 2025CHC 3, CIN 6
Sep 19, 2025CHC 4, CIN 7
Sep 18, 2025CHC 0, CIN 1

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds?

Cincinnati Reds won, 1-0, on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

What was the final score of Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds?

Chicago Cubs 0, Cincinnati Reds 1.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Cubs: Michael Busch (1-3, BB batting average). Cincinnati Reds: Gavin Lux (2-4, 2B, RBI batting average).

Where is Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds played?

Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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