Overview

• Andrew Abbott allowed one hit, struck out eight and walked one over seven scoreless innings to improve to 5-0.
• TJ Friedl, Tyler Stephenson and Jake Fraley each went deep to build an early lead for the Reds.
• Cubs starter Colin Rea was charged with six runs and 10 hits over 5⅔ innings in his first loss in May.
• Graham Ashcraft induced an eighth-inning double play before Emilio Pagán stranded two baserunners to earn his 14th save.
• Cincinnati won despite missing outfielder Austin Hays, who remains on the 10-day injured list with a left foot contusion.