The Cincinnati Reds closed out a three-city road trip with a 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball, turning a 5-0 hole into a decisive win that underscored the team's resilience.
A Late Surge at Wrigley
Pete Crow-Armstrong sparked the comeback with two homers, adding to a recent three-homer outing, while Hector Rodriguez launched a three-run shot over the right-field wall in the fifth inning. Dane Myers and Tyler Stephenson followed with moonshot homers that landed deep in the bleachers, and rookie Sal Stewart capped the rally with a solo blast in the seventh.
On the mound, Chase Burns delivered 5.2 innings allowing just two earned runs before exiting after 100 pitches, giving the Reds a chance to seize control. The Cubs had opened the game with a five-run first inning, but the Reds' bats ignited a turnaround that shifted momentum.
Elly De La Cruz left early due to quad tightness, though manager Terry Francona expressed confidence that the young star could return soon. The win not only highlights the growing potency of Cincinnati's lineup but also signals that the team's core is beginning to click at the right time.