Overview

• Spencer Steer hit two home runs and put Cincinnati ahead with a two-run shot in the sixth, followed by Elly De La Cruz on the next pitch.
• De La Cruz’s homer was his first since July 31, snapping a career-long 43-game homerless stretch.
• Cincinnati finished with a season-high five homers, with Miguel Andujar and Matt McLain also connecting off Shota Imanaga.
• Starter Nick Lodolo gave up four runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings before Connor Phillips earned the win and Emilio Pagan secured his 28th save.
• The Reds moved to 78-76 against a Cubs club that has already clinched a postseason berth.