In Chicago, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-8 on August 28, 2026. The Reds rallied from a 3-0 deficit, scoring nine unanswered runs, including a three-run homer by Tyler Stephenson in the sixth inning. The Cubs attempted a comeback in the eighth but fell short, extending their bullpen's recent struggles.
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