The Cincinnati Reds hit 5 home runs on Friday night as they beat the Chicago Cubs for the second straight game, 7-4.
Spencer Steer hit 2 of the 5 home runs for the Reds. Also going deep were Elly De La Cruz, Miguel Andujar, and Matt McLain.
Cincinnati remains 2 games back behind the New York Mes for the final wild-card spot in the National League.
The Cubs had home runs last night by Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw. Porter Hodge took the loss in relief.
Game 3 in the series is Saturday night in Cincinnati.
The Chicago White Sox snapped a 6-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.
Miguel Vargas had a 2-run home run and Davis Martin picked up his 7th win pitching the first 6 innings.
The White Sox only had 4 hits in the game.
The Padres are looking to make the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Game 2 in the series is Saturday night at Rate Field.
September 19, 2025