The Cubs clubbed their 32nd home run off Reds pitchers this season when All-Star Ben Zobrist connected in the fifth inning on Wednesday. But Zack Cozart got things started with a leadoff homer in the first and Tucker Barnhart belted a key three-run blast in the seventh to lead Cincinnati to a 5-3 win over Chicago at Wrigley Field. It was the Reds’ first series win over the rivals this season and the first time since Aug. 27-28, 2014, that they won back-to-back games over the Cubs.
Anthony DeSclafani, making his sixth start, picked up the win, scattering eight hits over six innings, and the Reds took the series, 2-1. The Cubs lead the season series, 10-3.
“These guys have beat us up pretty good this year. Truth be told, they’ve had our number, not just beating us, but beating us with emphasis,” Reds manager Bryan Price said. “We should be more competitive against everybody, I think, once we get our pitching into good shape. I think we’re closer. Nobody should be beating up a Major League team the way they’ve beaten us this year. I think this is a good sign to our guys that if we play our game of baseball and put the ball in play and defend and pitchers throw strikes, you can compete.”
All-Stars Addison Russell and Zobrist each drove in a run for the Cubs, who have lost 12 of their last 17 games.
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