Cubs Rally from 6-2 Deficit to Beat Reds 13-6 with Crow-Armstrong Grand Slam

The Chicago Cubs rallied from a 6-2 deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 13-6, powered by Pete Crow-Armstrong's two home runs, including a pivotal grand slam in the seventh inning that marked his first career grand slam and propelled the Cubs to a comeback victory. Crow-Armstrong drove in six runs, becoming the first Cubs player since 1920 to have two six-RBI games in one month, highlighting his breakout performance. The Reds, despite a strong start and a promising outing from returning starter Hunter Greene, faltered significantly in their bullpen, allowing 11 runs in the final three innings and contributing to their third consecutive loss. Cincinnati's offense showed promise but was unable to maintain the lead due to late-game pitching struggles, raising concerns about the bullpen's reliability. The loss drops the Reds to 24-27, widening the gap to 6.5 games behind the NL Central-leading Cubs, who improved to 31-20. The teams will continue their series, with the Reds aiming to rebound in upcoming games critical for their playoff hopes.