Cincinnati Reds secure 10-8 win over Cubs in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds topped the Chicago Cubs 10-8 in the first game of their three-game series at Wrigley Field on August 28. Reds rookie Sal Stewart hit his 29th home run and secured his 102nd RBI, leading a strong offensive showing. Cincinnati rebounded from a rough start on their road trip, with key contributions from Hector Rodriguez and Elly De La Cruz. Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder delivered five solid innings without issuing a walk, marking a significant improvement since returning from injury. The offense has been productive, scoring 17 runs in their last ten innings as the season continues to unfold.
- •Reds defeat Cubs 10-8 on August 28
- •Sal Stewart records 29th homer and 102 RBIs
- •Rhett Lowder pitches five innings, no walks
- •Cincinnati scores 17 runs in last 10 innings
- •Hector Rodriguez and Elly De La Cruz contribute significantly
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds beat Cubs in slugfest to open Wrigley Field series
"Cincinnati Reds 1B Sal Stewart, the National League Rookie of the Year favorite, hit his 29th homer of the season and now has an MLB-leading 102 RBIs.
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