Struggling to catch a break
The Cubs appeared to have a tie game within reach, but a tag at home kept them from escaping their recent skid.
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— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 31, 2024
Ian Happ lifts a two-run home run to left field, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning
Seiya Suzuki hits a double to left field, scoring Pete Crow-Armstrong and putting the Cubs within one run in the bottom of the 9th inning
Craig Counsell talks about the call on the field during the bottom of the 9th while Nick Madrigal was up to bat, the Reds' defense and more
Nick Madrigal is not hit by a pitch after the call on the field is confirmed following a challenge by the Cubs in the bottom of the 9th
Craig Counsell gets ejected after arguing a hit-by-pitch call in the bottom of the 9th inning
Javier Assad strikes out seven batters across 5 1/3 innings of work in his start against the Reds
Seiya Suzuki battles the sun in right field to make the catch and retire Tyler Stephenson in the top of the 8th inning
Tyson Miller picks off Stuart Fairchild at first base to record the final out of the top of the 8th inning
The Cubs turn a 4-6-3 double play after the call on the field is overturned following a challenge in the top of the 4th inning