Cincinnati Reds (42-50, FIFTH IN NL CENTRAL, LAST PLACE, STRUGGLING!) vs Chicago Cubs (52-41, SECOND IN NL CENTRAL, 7-3 LAST 10, ROLLING!) | Great American Ball Park | Friday, 7:10 PM ET / 6:10 PM CT + POST-GAME FIREWORKS!
The Chicago Cubs (52–41, SECOND IN NL CENTRAL, 7-3 LAST 10, ROLLING!) head to Cincinnati to face the Cincinnati Reds (42–50, FIFTH IN NL CENTRAL, LAST PLACE, STRUGGLING!) in Game 1 of their final series before the All-Star break on Friday night!
This is a PERFECT MATCHUP for us to DOMINATE before the break! We’re 52-41 and SECOND IN THE NL CENTRAL with a 7-3 record in our last 10 games! We’re 7 GAMES BACK of the Brewers but we’re COMPETITIVE and ROLLING! We just TOOK 2 OF 3 from the Orioles in Baltimore! The Reds are 42-50 and LAST IN THE NL CENTRAL with a 16.5-GAME deficit that’s essentially INSURMOUNTABLE! They’re 3-7 IN THEIR LAST 10 and they’re OUTSCORED by 7 runs! Most importantly, HUNTER GREENE (0-1, 21.60 ERA!) is starting after just coming back from ELBOW SURGERY! He just GAVE UP 8 EARNED RUNS in his last start! This is our CHANCE to DOMINATE and head into the break STRONG!
Can we pound Hunter Greene and extend our hot streak?
Cubs Season: 52-41, ROLLING AND COMPETITIVE!
Record: 52-41 (SECOND IN NL CENTRAL, 7 GAMES BACK, 7-3 LAST 10!)
We’re **52–41 and we’re ABSOLUTELY ROLLING! We just WON 2 OF 3 from the Orioles in a hard-fought series in Baltimore! We’re SECOND IN THE NL CENTRAL but we’re 7 GAMES BACK of Milwaukee! We’re 7-3 IN OUR LAST 10 GAMES and we’re OUTSCORING opponents by 11 runs! We’re 25-22 ON THE ROAD (STRONG!) and we’re HEADING into Cincinnati CONFIDENT! PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG leads with .296 average, 21 HRs, 52 RBI! DANSBY SWANSON is HOT (13-38, 5 HRs, 12 RBI last 10!) This is our FINAL series before the All-Star break and we’re POSITIONED to DOMINATE!
Recent Success:
- 52-41 record (ELEVEN games over .500!)
- Second in NL Central (COMPETITIVE!)
- 7-3 last 10 (ROLLING!)
- 25-22 on road (STRONG!)
- Outscoring opponents by 11 last 10 (DOMINANT!)
- Took 2 of 3 from Orioles (HARD-FOUGHT!)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong .296, 21 HRs, 52 RBI (LEADER!)
- Dansby Swanson HOT (13-38, 5 HRs, 12 RBI!)
- UP 4-0 in season series vs Reds! (DOMINANCE!)
We’re READY to DOMINATE the Reds!
Cincinnati Reds: 42-50, LAST PLACE, FALLING APART!
Record: 42-50 (FIFTH IN NL CENTRAL, LAST PLACE, 16.5 GAMES BACK!)
The Reds are **42–50 and they’re LAST IN THE NL CENTRAL with a 16.5-GAME deficit that’s essentially INSURMOUNTABLE! They’re 3-7 IN THEIR LAST 10 GAMES and they’re OUTSCORED by 7 runs! They started 20-11 and held first place but then COMPLETELY COLLAPSED with a 22-39 record since! SAL STEWART leads with 19 home runs and he’s their ONLY real offensive threat! ELLY DE LA CRUZ is .282/.378/.487 last 10 but that’s NOT ENOUGH! Their BULLPEN has a 4.64 ERA (24th in MLB!) and their OFFENSE has a .698 team OPS (24th in MLB!) They’re COMPLETELY BROKEN!
Reds Struggles:
- 42-50 record (EIGHT games under .500!)
- Fifth in NL Central (LAST PLACE!)
- 16.5 games back (INSURMOUNTABLE!)
- 3-7 last 10 (STRUGGLING!)
- Outscored by 7 last 10 (OFFENSE FAILING!)
- Sal Stewart 19 HRs (only threat!)
- .698 team OPS (24th in MLB!) (PATHETIC!)
- 4.64 bullpen ERA (24th in MLB!) (WEAK!)
The Reds are BROKEN and we should DOMINATE!
Key Matchups at Great American Ball Park
Shota Imanaga (5-7, 4.28 ERA) vs Hunter Greene (0-1, 21.60 ERA!)!
HUGE advantage to us! Greene has a 21.60 ERA! He just gave up 8 ER! DOMINATE HIM!
Pete Crow-Armstrong (.296, 21 HRs, 52 RBI!) vs Reds Defense!
Crow-Armstrong is our LEADER! Expect BIG game!
Dansby Swanson HOT (13-38, 5 HRs, 12 RBI!) vs Reds!
Swanson is ON FIRE! Keep attacking!
Cubs Rolling (7-3 last 10) vs Reds Collapsing (3-7 last 10!)!
COMPLETE MISMATCH! We’re HOT! They’re COLD!
What the Cubs Need at Great American Ball Park
Attack Hunter Greene Early!
21.60 ERA! Gave up 8 ER last start! POUND HIM from pitch one!
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dansby Swanson Produce!
Both are HOT! Keep producing!
Don’t Let Sal Stewart Beat You!
19 HRs! Their only threat! Keep him contained!
Dominate Before the All-Star Break!
7-3 last 10! KEEP IT ROLLING!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Dominate Hunter Greene!
Final Score: Cubs 7, Reds 2
Cubs bats absolutely DESTROY Hunter Greene!
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Dansby Swanson produce multiple runs!
We score early and often against the last-place Reds!
Shota Imanaga pitches SOLID—7 innings, 2 runs!
Five-run win. We’re 53–41. TWELVE GAMES OVER .500! Keep rolling into the break!
Why This Game Matters
We’re 52–41 (SECOND IN NL CENTRAL, 7 GAMES BACK, 7-3 LAST 10!) Took 2 of 3 from Orioles (hard-fought!) 25-22 on road (STRONG!) UP 4-0 in season series vs Reds (DOMINANCE!) Pete Crow-Armstrong .296, 21 HRs, 52 RBI (LEADER!) Dansby Swanson 13-38, 5 HRs, 12 RBI last 10 (HOT!) Outscoring opponents by 11 last 10! The Reds are 42–50 (FIFTH NL CENTRAL, LAST PLACE!) 16.5 games back (INSURMOUNTABLE!) 3-7 last 10 (STRUGGLING!) Outscored by 7 last 10 (OFFENSE FAILING!) Hunter Greene 0-1, 21.60 ERA, just back from elbow surgery! Gave up 8 ER in last start! Sal Stewart 19 HRs (.476 SLG!) .698 team OPS (24th in MLB, PATHETIC!) 4.64 bullpen ERA (24th in MLB, WEAK!) 33,089 fans showed up (still engaged!)
Win and we’re 53–41. TWELVE GAMES OVER .500! Final series before All-Star break! Head into break STRONG!
Can we dominate Hunter Greene? Will our bats produce early? Can we keep rolling before the break?
We’re ROLLING and they’re BROKEN! DOMINATE THE REDS!
Go Cubs Go. Dominate Hunter Greene and the Reds before the All-Star break!
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