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Cubs Defeat Reds 6-1 as Horton Extends Scoreless Streak to 23⅓ Innings

Seiya Suzuki’s solo shot preserved the Cubs’ NL Wild Card position.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Andrew Kittredge delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Cade Horton delivered 5⅔ scoreless innings against Cincinnati, allowing two hits, striking out six and stretching his personal scoreless streak to 23⅓ innings.
  • Seiya Suzuki’s sixth-inning solo home run was his 27th of the season and tied him for seventh overall in MLB.
  • Andrew Kittredge recorded an immaculate inning in the seventh, marking Chicago’s first nine-pitch inning since September 2022.
  • Chicago’s bullpen combined for 3⅓ scoreless frames after Horton exited, and Daniel Palencia closed out the game for his 16th save.
  • The win improved Chicago to 66-48 and maintained its hold on an NL Wild Card spot, while Cincinnati’s Andrew Abbott took his first loss since June.