Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 2: final score and stats
Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds 3 to Chicago Cubs 2, on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds.
MLBMonday, August 4, 2025
DateAug 4, 2025
Start time8:05 PM ET
VenueWrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
TVFanDuel SN OH, MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net
Attendance37,937
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Top performers
Cincinnati Reds
Batting AverageMatt McLain · 1-3, R, BB, SB, 2 K
Home RunsTyler Stephenson · 1-4, HR, RBI, R
Runs Batted InTyler Stephenson · 1-4, HR, RBI, R
MLB RatingTyler Stephenson · 1-4, HR, RBI, R
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageWilli Castro · 1-4, K
Home RunsDansby Swanson · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K
Runs Batted InDansby Swanson · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K
MLB RatingDansby Swanson · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K
Team comparison
Cincinnati RedsChicago Cubs
Runs per game
Runs allowed per game
59-54Record65-47
5th in NL CentStanding2nd 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.
Cincinnati Reds
Blake Dunn CF · Elbow - Surgery
OutSpencer Steer 1B · Wrist - Surgery
OutTony Santillan RP · Hip - Surgery
OutJulian Garcia RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutDane Myers CF · Shoulder - Surgery
OutChicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
OutRiley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
OutJustin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
OutPhil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
OutShelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
OutBox score
Cincinnati Reds
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .271 | .373 | .397 |
| Matt McLain | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | .225 | .308 | .345 |
| Elly De La Cruz | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .282 | .359 | .483 |
| Austin Hays | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .268 | .327 | .468 |
| Gavin Lux | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .271 | .357 | .372 |
| Miguel Andujar | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Spencer Steer | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .236 | .302 | .383 |
| Tyler Stephenson | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .238 | .325 | .411 |
| Jake Fraley | 1-4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .245 | .348 | .409 |
| Ke'Bryan Hayes | 1-3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .267 | .267 | .467 |
| Team | 6-34 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 141 |
Cincinnati Reds
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lodolo | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23-15 | 3.05 | 23 |
| Nick Martinez | 2.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33-22 | 4.66 | 33 |
| Scott Barlow | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33-20 | 3.75 | 33 |
| Graham Ashcraft | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16-10 | 4.15 | 16 |
| Tony Santillan | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10-7 | 2.58 | 10 |
| Emilio Pagan | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17-12 | 2.98 | 17 |
| Team | 9.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 132-86 | 132 |
Chicago Cubs
| Player | H-AB | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | #P | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .292 | .338 | .382 |
| Kyle Tucker | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | .274 | .388 | .479 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0-3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | .247 | .314 | .504 |
| Carson Kelly | 0-4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | .264 | .363 | .483 |
| Willi Castro | 1-4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .333 | .333 | .500 |
| Justin Turner | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .215 | .289 | .323 |
| Michael Busch | 0-2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .268 | .356 | .506 |
| Ian Happ | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .228 | .322 | .388 |
| Dansby Swanson | 1-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .247 | .296 | .411 |
| Matt Shaw | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .220 | .286 | .350 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 0-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .266 | .304 | .547 |
| Team | 3-29 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 132 |
Chicago Cubs
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Soroka | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 31-18 | 4.86 | 31 |
| Ben Brown | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 56-36 | 6.04 | 56 |
| Ryan Brasier | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13-9 | 3.27 | 13 |
| Caleb Thielbar | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9-6 | 2.34 | 9 |
| Taylor Rogers | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17-11 | 2.31 | 17 |
| Drew Pomeranz | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15-10 | 1.99 | 15 |
| Team | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 141-90 | 141 |
Season series
Series tied 3-3
Aug 6, 2025CIN 1, CHC 6
Aug 5, 2025CIN 5, CHC 1
Aug 4, 2025CIN 3, CHC 2
Jun 1, 2025CIN 3, CHC 7
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs?
Cincinnati Reds won, 3-2, on Monday, August 4, 2025.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs?
Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 2.
Who were the top performers?
Cincinnati Reds: Matt McLain (1-3, R, BB, SB, 2 K batting average). Chicago Cubs: Willi Castro (1-4, K batting average).
Where is Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs played?
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois.
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