Trevino's two-run single helps Reds secure 6-4 win over Cubs

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Trevino's two-run single helps Reds secure 6-4 win over Cubs
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Jose Trevino hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on September 18. The Reds rallied after trailing 4-3, with Eugenio Suárez and Elly De La Cruz contributing key hits. The Cubs had a chance to tie the game in the ninth, but Michael Busch was caught stealing after the tying run reached the plate with two outs. Chicago has lost two of its last three games and maintains a magic number of four for clinching a postseason spot. The teams face off again on September 19 with Matthew Boyd starting for the Cubs and Nick Lodolo for the Reds.

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  • Cincinnati Reds rally in the seventh inning for the win.
  • Jose Trevino's single scores two runs with bases loaded.
  • Michael Conforto records three hits for the Cubs.
  • Cubs' magic number for postseason remains four.
  • Teams continue series with a matchup of left-handers tomorrow.
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Jose Trevino lined a two-run single to right field with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Michael Conforto had three hits for the Cubs, who have dropped two of three. Chicago (85-69) had the tying run at the plate with two outs in the ninth when Michael Busch was caught stealing at second base on a designed pitchout called by Trevino.

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