Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs face off as series opens at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds are set to take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field today in the first game of a three-game series. Rhett Lowder will start for the Reds against David Peterson for the Cubs in a matchup that is part of their ongoing NL Central rivalry. This matinee game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM ET. Fans can expect an exciting battle between these two teams as they compete for positioning in the league.
- •Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs meet today at Wrigley Field.
- •Rhett Lowder is starting for the Reds; David Peterson for the Cubs.
- •Game is part of a three-game weekend series.
- •First pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM ET.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs – Rhett Lowder vs. David Peterson
"Can the Reds win a second baseball game…in a row?!
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