# Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cincinnati-reds-and-chicago-cubs-series
> Updated: 2026-08-31T02:48:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs engaged in a series at Wrigley Field. The matchup initially centered on a pitching duel between Reds starter Chase Burns and Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga. Burns, managing arm fatigue while filling a primary role due to Hunter Greene’s injury, entered the contest with a 2.54 ERA.

In the subsequent game, the Reds secured a 7-5 victory to win the series, fueled by home runs from Hector Rodríguez, Dane Myers, and Tyler Stephenson. The Cubs' Shota Imanaga struggled, allowing six earned runs and three home runs over five innings. Analysts noted that Imanaga is the only left-handed pitcher to allow three or more home runs in a single game six times in one season. Following the loss, the Cubs remained tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the lead in the National League wild card race.

## Claims

- Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga allowed six runs and three home runs in five innings of work. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-5 at Wrigley Field to win the series. (single source)
- Hector Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning. (single source)
- Dane Myers and Tyler Stephenson both hit home runs in the fifth inning. (single source)
- The loss left the Chicago Cubs tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League wild card lead. (single source)
- Shota Imanaga is the only left-handed pitcher to allow three or more home runs in a single game six times in one season. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago Cubs 7-5 at Wrigley Field

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 at Wrigley Field, powered by multiple home runs. Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga struggled, allowing six runs and three home runs in the loss.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cincinnati-reds-defeat-chicago-cubs-7-5-at-wrigley-field

### 2026-08-29: Chase Burns and Shota Imanaga headline Reds vs. Cubs matchup

Chase Burns and Shota Imanaga lead the pitching matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs, as Burns plans to finish the season despite reported arm fatigue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chase-burns-and-shota-imanaga-headline-reds-vs-cubs-matchup

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