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Cincinnati Reds 10, Chicago Cubs 8: final score and stats

Cincinnati Reds beat Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds 10 to Chicago Cubs 8, on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds.

MLBFriday, August 28, 2026
Final
DateAug 28, 2026
Start time2:20 PM ET
VenueWrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
TVESPN Unlmtd/MLB.TV
Attendance39,036

Line score

Team123456789R
Cincinnati Reds00011520110
Chicago Cubs1020001408

Top performers

Cincinnati Reds
Batting AverageHector Rodriguez · 2-3, RBI, 2 R, BB
Home RunsTyler Stephenson · 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2 K
Runs Batted InTyler Stephenson · 2-5, HR, 3 RBI, R, 2 K
MLB RatingSal Stewart · 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB, K
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageNico Hoerner · 3-5, R, SB
Home RunsMichael Busch · 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, BB
Runs Batted InPedro Ramirez · 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R
MLB RatingSeiya Suzuki · 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, K

Team comparison

Cincinnati RedsChicago Cubs
Runs per game
-
0.5
Runs allowed per game
-
6.0
64-71Record76-59
5th in NL CentStanding2nd in NL Cent
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5LL
-StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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
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

Box score

Cincinnati Reds

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Dane Myers0-5500001023.254.349.358
Elly De La Cruz3-5513200118.268.345.476
Sal Stewart2-4422211120.263.336.478
Tyler Stephenson2-5512310221.248.328.415
Eugenio Suarez0-4400001323.205.294.405
JJ Bleday1-5511000125.219.332.433
Matt McLain0-4410000119.191.289.346
Jose Trevino2-5512110110.237.242.390
Hector Rodriguez2-3322101014.245.322.453
TJ Friedl1-111111006.161.245.251
Team13-41411013104410179

Cincinnati Reds

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Rhett Lowder5.063305196-605.1496
Luis Mey1.221110029-183.6829
Brock Burke0.100011010-32.6710
Tejay Antone0.033300113-73.9213
Sam Moll1.021100018-114.6418
Emilio Pagan1.00000107-63.907
Team9.01388272173-105173

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Pete Crow-Armstrong2-5502000121.277.374.548
Seiya Suzuki3-5523200125.274.366.484
Michael Busch1-4411211017.244.355.399
Alex Bregman1-5501100120.252.341.412
Ian Happ1-5511000319.219.325.424
Nico Hoerner3-5513000020.261.318.356
Pedro Ramirez1-4411310015.285.343.442
Michael Conforto0-3300000116.229.321.462
Matt Shaw1-111100007.252.327.427
Carson Kelly0-3310001013.257.339.371
Team13-40408138227173

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
David Peterson5.062236188-545.1188
Trent Thornton0.245510229-193.3229
Aaron Civale2.122002047-334.5547
Daniel Palencia1.011102115-104.1915
Team9.0131084104179-116179

Recent form

Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

CIN wins series 2-1
Aug 30, 2026CIN 7, CHC 5
Aug 29, 2026CIN 5, CHC 17
Aug 28, 2026CIN 10, CHC 8

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs?

Cincinnati Reds won, 10-8, on Friday, August 28, 2026.

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

Cincinnati Reds 10, Chicago Cubs 8.

Who were the top performers?

Cincinnati Reds: Hector Rodriguez (2-3, RBI, 2 R, BB batting average). Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner (3-5, R, SB batting average).

Where is Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs played?

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois.

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