Hunter Greene strikes out 12 as Reds blank Cubs 4-0
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Hunter Greene delivered a dominant performance for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out 12 batters in 7 innings while allowing just 3 hits. The Reds secured a 4-0 victory against the Chicago Cubs on July 10. Greene, who missed the first three months of the season due to elbow surgery, rebounded from a rough debut last week. Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday contributed to the offense with home runs. Emilio Pagán closed the game with a scoreless outing for his eighth save. The two teams will meet again on July 11 with the Reds starting Nick Lodolo against the Cubs' Javier Assad.
- •Reds win 4-0 against Cubs on July 10.
- •Hunter Greene strikes out 12, allows 3 hits in 7 innings.
- •Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday hit home runs.
- •Emilio Pagán earned his eighth save of the season.
- •Reds and Cubs play again on July 11.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Reds ace Hunter Greene bounces back in second start with 12 strikeouts in 7 innings
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hunter Greene strikes out 12 and allows 3 hits in 7 innings as Reds defeat Cubs 4-0
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Hunter Greene strikes out 12 Cubs as Reds shutout NL Central rivals
"Hunter Greene struck out 12 and allowed three hits in seven dominant innings, Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday night. Greene (1-1) missed the first three months of the season after undergoing surgery on March 11 to remove bone chips from his right elbow. The right-hander struggled in his debut on July 4 against Baltimore, going 3 1/3 innings and tying a career high with eight earned runs allowed.
"Hunter Greene knew the emotions of making his first start of the season played a role in him having one of the worst outings of his career last week. Greene's second start on Friday night was a reminder of how dominant the Cincinnati Reds ace can be when he is at the top of his game. The right-hander struck out 12 and allowed only three hits in seven shutout innings of a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
"Reds win! Reds win! An actual NL Central win…at home!
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 3:12 AMReds ace Hunter Greene bounces back in second start with 12 strikeouts in 7 innings
Hunter Greene knew the emotions of making his first start of the season played a role in him having one of the worst outings of his career last week. Greene's second start on Friday night was a reminder of how dominant the Cincinnati Reds ace can be when he is at the top of his game. The right-hander struck out 12 and allowed only three hits in seven shutout innings of a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 1:54 AMHunter Greene strikes out 12 and allows 3 hits in 7 innings as Reds defeat Cubs 4-0
Hunter Greene struck out 12 and allowed three hits in seven dominant innings, Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday night. Greene (1-1) missed the first three months of the season after undergoing surgery on March 11 to remove bone chips from his right elbow. The right-hander struggled in his debut on July 4 against Baltimore, going 3 1/3 innings and tying a career high with eight earned runs allowed.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 1:52 AMHunter Greene strikes out 12 Cubs as Reds shutout NL Central rivals
Reds win! Reds win! An actual NL Central win…at home!
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