Cubs take early lead but fall to Reds 6-4 in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Chicago Cubs built an early lead but lost 6-4 to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Seiya Suzuki contributed a two-run single while Ian Happ hit a solo home run. The Cubs led 4-3 before a tough sixth inning for Clay Holmes, who left the game after walking three batters. Two runs scored off Javier Assad, giving the Reds the lead they maintained until the end. The Cubs had nine hits but left numerous runners on base, going 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position. This loss complicates the Cubs' efforts to secure a top wild-card spot in the National League.
- •Suzuki's two-run single gave the Cubs an early advantage.
- •Cub pitchers struggled in the sixth, allowing three runs.
- •Cubs had nine hits but failed to capitalize in key situations.
- •Ian Happ continued his strong performance with a home run.
- •Cubs face pressure to improve their playoff standing.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — Suzuki, Kelly, Happ, Holmes
"Seiya Suzuki’s slicing single to right drove in two for an early Cubs lead, but that walked away as the Reds won Friday.
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