Cincinnati Reds Vs Chicago Cubs Match Player Stats

Cincinnati Reds Vs Chicago Cubs Match Player Stats

## Cincinnati Reds Vs Chicago Cubs Match Player Stats

Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs are two of the most storied teams in Major League Baseball. This century-old rivalry is renewed every year, with both teams battling it out for supremacy in the National League Central division. On July 22, 2023, the two teams met at Wrigley Field for a pivotal matchup.

The Reds entered the game with a 52-43 record, while the Cubs were 48-47. Both teams were looking to gain ground in the division standings. The game was a close one, with both teams trading leads throughout. In the end, the Reds pulled away with a 6-4 victory.

### Reds Player Stats

Joey Votto led the Reds offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Brandon Drury also had a big game, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Rookie sensation Elly De La Cruz added two hits and an RBI.

On the mound, Hunter Greene started for the Reds and pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out seven batters and walked two.

### Cubs Player Stats

Patrick Wisdom led the Cubs offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Seiya Suzuki also had a good game, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

On the mound, Kyle Hendricks started for the Cubs and pitched 5.0 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. He struck out five batters and walked one.

### Key Matchups

The key matchups in this game were the following:

• Joey Votto vs. Kyle Hendricks
• Brandon Drury vs. Keegan Thompson
• Elly De La Cruz vs. Patrick Wisdom

### Conclusion

The Reds' victory was a big one for their playoff hopes. They now sit at 53-43, just 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the division lead. The Cubs, meanwhile, fell to 48-48, and are now 3.5 games behind the Brewers.

The two teams will meet again on August 12 at Great American Ball Park.