Reds Lose FIFTH Straight, Emilio Pagan Injured + Joe Burrow & Dax Hill Speak, Bengals News

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a tough 3–2 extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, a game that slipped away late despite a strong overall performance. It marked another frustrating chapter in a series where Cincinnati has struggled to close out tight contests.

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Early on, the Reds looked in control. They jumped ahead with solo home runs from JJ Bleday in the first inning and Nathaniel Lowe in the sixth, giving them a 2–0 lead. Starter Andrew Abbott was sharp, holding the Cubs scoreless into the sixth inning and keeping their lineup largely quiet. His command and efficiency put Cincinnati in position to secure a much-needed win.
However, the game began to turn in the later innings. The Cubs chipped away with a run in the seventh before Michael Busch tied it in the eighth with a solo home run. From that point on, momentum shifted clearly in Chicago’s favor.

A critical moment came in the ninth inning when Reds closer Emilio Pagán exited with a hamstring injury after throwing just one pitch. His sudden departure disrupted the bullpen plan and forced Cincinnati to improvise in a high-leverage situation.
The game went to extra innings, where the Cubs completed the comeback. In the 10th, Busch delivered again with a walk-off RBI single, sealing the 3–2 victory and extending Chicago’s winning streak.

For the Reds, the loss highlighted recurring issues: missed opportunities, bullpen instability, and an inability to hold late leads. Despite solid pitching and timely early offense, they couldn’t finish the job. As the losing streak grows, Cincinnati will need to quickly regroup to avoid further slipping in the division race.

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