Arrieta K’s 10, but Reds Relentless in Win

Chicago Cubs starter Jake Arrieta struck out 10 Cincinnati Reds in just 6 1/3 inning. But the Reds refused to quit and came out on top 9-5. Arrieta took a 5-3 lead into the 7th when Joe Morgan’s RBI single scored Barry Larkin to cut the lead to 5-4. Carlos Mármol came in to hold the lead and promptly served up a go-ahead home run to Joey Votto. Frank Robinson and George Foster went back-to-back in the 9th off Fergie Jenkins to add some insurance runs. Reds starter Bucky Walters allowed 3 solo shots to Hack Wilson, Derrek Lee, and Billy Williams, in addition to two unearned runs, but still collected the win. Rob Dibble and Paul Derringer closed things out for the Reds, and the Cubs went quietly. In fact, 7 of the last 9 outs were strikeouts. Joe Morgan, Votto, Robinson, and Ernie Lombardi all had 2 RBI for Cincinnati. The Reds will host the Phillies tomorrow, while the Cubs head home 0-2.

Cincinnati @ Chicago (N) – 10/2/23