The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in an intense extra-inning battle on September 29, 2024. A pitching duel between Caleb Kilian for the Cubs and Hunter Greene for the Reds kept the game scoreless through nine innings. Both teams relied on strong bullpen performances to maintain the shutout, but it was the Reds who broke the stalemate in the 10th inning with a clutch offensive display.
Extra-Inning Breakthrough Secures Reds Victory
The Reds capitalized in the 10th inning, with Elly De La Cruz smashing a crucial two-run triple to bring in the game’s first runs. Tyler Stephenson followed up with an RBI single, extending Cincinnati’s lead to 3-0. Buck Farmer then closed out the game, earning the save by retiring the Cubs in the bottom of the inning.
Key Highlights:
- Elly De La Cruz (CIN): 2-run triple in the 10th inning.
- Tyler Stephenson (CIN): RBI single in the 10th inning.
- Hunter Greene (CIN): 9 strikeouts over 7 scoreless innings.
The Reds’ victory ended a five-game losing streak and gave them a morale boost as they near the season’s end. Meanwhile, the Cubs, despite strong pitching, missed an opportunity to capitalize on home turf MLB.com.
