Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel (5) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs third baseman Jeimer Candelario (9) gestures to teammates after hitting a double against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) tosses a ball to fans in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) is given a talk by catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) before being taken out of the game in the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs pinch hitter Mike Tauchman (40) gestures to teammates after hitting a two-run double in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) beats the tag from Cincinnati Reds second baseman Kevin Newman (28) for a steal in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs fans gesture and celebrate as Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) reaches for a single in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) stretches for an errant throw from third baseman Nick Senzel (15), resulting in two runs scored by the Chicago Cubs, in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher José Cuas (74) looks up in celebration as the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 16-6 at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morel (5) swings through on a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (11) stands on the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer in the first inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs third baseman Jeimer Candelario (9) and center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) celebrate a 16-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher José Cuas (74) throws in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) celebrates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Fans watch as a two-run home run ball from Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto reaches the right field bleachers basket in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) congratulates left fielder Ian Happ (8) after Happ hits a home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
A Chicago Cubs fan, center, grips a home run ball hit by Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Newly-acquired Chicago Cubs pitcher José Cuas greets shortstop Dansby Swanson before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay gets ready for a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
A military medical helicopter flies past the scoreboard above Wrigley Field before a game between the Cubs and Reds on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
Fans reach for a batting practice home run ball in the left field bleachers before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
A Cincinnati Reds fan celebrates after catching a batting practice home run ball before a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
A saturated sky is shown beyond Gallacher Way at Wrigley Field in the fifth inning between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs reds
A Bobblehead of Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, dressed as "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker, is on display before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs vs Reds
Chicago Cubs mascot Clark, dressed as "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker, tosses his glove as a person dressed as Darth Vader gestures before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 2, 2023, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)