Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds

Chicago CubsCubsCHC

86-69, 41-36 Away

Final

Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN

72-83, 38-42 Home

Cubs
4
Reds
6

Game 1

19/9

Cubs
5
Reds
2

Game 2

20/9

Cubs
Reds

Game 3

Great American Ball Park

6:40 AM, 20 September 2026

Cincinnati, Ohio

Attendance: 37,031

Game Time:2:33

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - John Libka
First Base Umpire - D.J. Reyburn
Second Base Umpire - James Hoye
Third Base Umpire - Sean Barber

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	97	58	.626	-	W2
Chicago	86	69	.555	11	W1
Pittsburgh	78	77	.503	19	W3
St. Louis	75	80	.484	22	L4
Cincinnati	72	83	.465	25	L1

Phillies option Orion Kerkering to Triple-A, call up Max Lazar

The Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after he posted an 18.69 ERA in his four appearances this month.

Reds place ace Chase Burns on 15-day IL with groin strain

The Reds have placed right-hander Chase Burns on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain. A first-time All-Star this season, the 23-year-old went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA.

D-backs honor their 2001 World Series-winning team

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