Cincinnati Reds (42-50, UP 1-0, SHUTOUT US 4-0!, DOMINANT!) vs Chicago Cubs (52-41, DOWN 0-1, SHUTOUT 0-4, DESPERATE!) | Great American Ball Park | Saturday, 7:10 PM ET / 6:10 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs (52–41, DOWN 0-1 AFTER SHUTOUT 0-4 LOSS!) travel to Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds (42–50, UP 1-0, SHUTOUT US COMPLETELY!) in Game 2 of their three-game series on Saturday night! This is a MUST-WIN to save the series after one of the MOST DEVASTATING losses of the season! We just GOT ABSOLUTELY SHUTOUT 0-4 on Friday night! Our BATS WENT COMPLETELY SILENT! We SCORED ZERO RUNS against the STRUGGLING REDS! HUNTER GREENE (0-1, 21.60 ERA) made his return from elbow surgery and he SOMEHOW SHUT US DOWN! Our OFFENSE has been INCONSISTENT at times and this was one of those BRUTAL nights! Now we’re DOWN 0-1 and we HAVE to respond with JAVIER ASSAD (6-1, 4.15 ERA!) facing NICK LODOLO (3-2, 4.68 ERA!) This is our CHANCE to bounce back before the ALL-STAR BREAK!
Can we bounce back from the shutout and stay alive in this series?
Cubs Season: 52-41, SHUTOUT 0-4 AFTER HOT STRETCH!
Record: 52-41 (DOWN 0-1, SCORED ZERO RUNS, OFFENSIVE COLLAPSE!)
We’re **52–41 and we’re ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED! We just GOT SHUTOUT 0-4 after DOMINATING the Orioles 2 of 3! Our BATS WENT COMPLETELY SILENT! We SCORED ZERO RUNS against the struggling Reds! HUNTER GREENE (0-1, 21.60 ERA!) just back from elbow surgery SHUT US DOWN! This is UNACCEPTABLE! We were ROLLING before this! We BEAT the Orioles 5-2 and 9-7! Now we’re FACING a shutout loss!
Game 1 Disaster (July 10, Shutout!):
- Reds 4, Cubs 0 (SHUTOUT!)
- Hunter Greene DOMINANT (just back from elbow surgery!)
- Cubs scored ZERO RUNS (PATHETIC!)
- Our offense SILENT (COMPLETE COLLAPSE!)
- Javier Assad couldn’t help Game 2 (he starts today!)
- No runs in 9 innings (UNACCEPTABLE!)
Key Stats:
- 52-41 record (DOWN 0-1!)
- 25-22 on road (can’t score away!)
- Scored ZERO runs! (OFFENSIVE DISASTER!)
- Coming off 2-1 Orioles series win (then THIS!)
We’re DESPERATE to respond and avoid being swept!
Cincinnati Reds: 42-50, SHUTOUT US COMPLETELY!
Record: 42-50 (UP 1-0, SHUTOUT US 4-0, DOMINANT!)
The Reds are **42–50 and they just SHUTOUT THE CUBS 4-0! HUNTER GREENE (0-1, 21.60 ERA) made his return from elbow surgery and he ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED US! He CAME BACK AND SHUT DOWN OUR ELITE BATS! This is a SURPRISING victory but the REDS ARE RIDING MOMENTUM! They SWEPT us at home and they’re READY for Game 2!
Game 1 Victory (Dominant!):
- Reds 4, Cubs 0 (SHUTOUT!)
- Hunter Greene DOMINANT! (just back from elbow surgery!)
- Cubs scored ZERO RUNS (couldn’t touch him!)
- Reds got it done! (unexpected win!)
The Reds are CONFIDENT and they’ve got momentum!
Key Matchups at Great American Ball Park
Javier Assad (6-1, 4.15 ERA!) vs Nick Lodolo (3-2, 4.68 ERA!)!
Assad has the better record and ERA! This is our CHANCE to bounce back!
Cubs Bats NEED to Produce vs Reds After Shutout!
We scored ZERO! NEED to score runs NOW!
Pete Crow-Armstrong (.296, 21 HRs, 52 RBI!) vs Reds!
Crow-Armstrong is our LEADER! Need him to produce!
Cubs 25-22 Road Record vs Reds 21-26 Home!
We’re COMPETITIVE on road! They’re WEAK at home! We can win!
What the Cubs Need at Great American Ball Park
Javier Assad Pitches SHARP!
Assad is 6-1! We need solid pitching!
Cubs Bats FINALLY PRODUCE!
ZERO RUNS yesterday! NEED runs NOW!
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ Step Up!
Both need to get hits and produce!
WIN THIS GAME!
DOWN 0-1! Can’t let this series get away! MUST WIN!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Bounce Back and Win!
Final Score: Cubs 5, Reds 2
Javier Assad pitches SOLID—7 innings, 2 runs!
Cubs bats FINALLY PRODUCE 5 runs!
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ get key hits!
We bounce back from the shutout and stay alive!
Three-run win. We’re 53–41. TWELVE GAMES OVER .500! SERIES TIED 1-1!
Why This Game Matters
We’re 52–41 (DOWN 0-1 AFTER SHUTOUT 0-4!) Scored ZERO RUNS! Hunter Greene dominant (just back from elbow surgery!) Offense SILENT! Coming off 2-1 Orioles win! 25-22 on road (can’t score away!) NEED to respond! The Reds are 42–50 (UP 1-0, SHUTOUT US!) Hunter Greene 0-1, 21.60 ERA but SHUT US DOWN! Just returned from elbow surgery! Reds momentum! Nick Lodolo 3-2, 4.68 ERA! 21-26 at home (WEAK!) Chase Burns 11 wins, 118 K (depth!) Elly De La Cruz .826 OPS! Sal Stewart 19 HRs!
Win and we’re 53–41. TWELVE GAMES OVER .500! SERIES TIED 1-1!
Can we bounce back? Will our bats finally produce? Can we survive and stay in contention?
We’re DESPERATE! BOUNCE BACK AND WIN!
Go Cubs Go. Bounce back from the shutout and stay alive in Cincinnati!
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