The Chicago Cubs lost 5-1 to the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

Chicago Cubs outfielders Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong (left) sit in the dugout in the ninth inning of a loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielders Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong (left) sit in the dugout in the ninth inning of a loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker heads to the dugout after striking out to end the eighth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker heads to the dugout after striking out to end the eighth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge reacts on the mound during a rough seventh inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge reacts on the mound during a rough seventh inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge reacts on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge reacts on the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge heads to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge heads to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) makes a pitching change as he pulls relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) makes a pitching change as he pulls relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) pulls relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) pulls relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Santiago Espinal drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds third baseman Santiago Espinal drives in a run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer watches the flight of his three-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer watches the flight of his three-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer is congratulated by third base coach J.R. House after Steer hit a three-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer is congratulated by third base coach J.R. House after Steer hit a three-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run off of Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in the seventh inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer drives in a run on a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer drives in a run on a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Miguel Andujar (38) is congratulated by teammate Noelvi Marte (16) after Andujar scored on a single by Spencer Steer in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Miguel Andujar (38) is congratulated by teammate Noelvi Marte (16) after Andujar scored on a single by Spencer Steer in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong singles in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong singles in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong advances to second base on an error after his single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong advances to second base on an error after his single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong advances to second base on an error after his single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong advances to second base on an error after his single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates after advancing to second base on an error after his single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates after advancing to second base on an error after his single in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker walks to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker walks to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tosses his bat aside after striking out to end the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tosses his bat aside after striking out to end the fourth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) is unable to make a play on a ball that went for an infield single for Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) is unable to make a play on a ball that went for an infield single for Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl in the fourth inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch fields a ground ball in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch fields a ground ball in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw lines up a throw to first base in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw lines up a throw to first base in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ reacts as he flies out to end the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ reacts as he flies out to end the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw reacts after striking out in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw reacts after striking out in the third inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ catches a deep fly ball in the second inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ catches a deep fly ball in the second inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ makes a catch of a fly ball in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ makes a catch of a fly ball in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks into the dugout after striking out in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks into the dugout after striking out in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Zack Littell delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Zack Littell delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga follows through on a pitch to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga follows through on a pitch to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga is congratulated by his teammates in the dugout after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (left) and his team stand for the national anthem before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (left) and his team stand for the national anthem before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walks in from the bullpen before his start against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga walks in from the bullpen before his start against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has a laugh with Cubs mascot Clark after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has a laugh with Cubs mascot Clark after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Fans flock to the Ryne Sandberg statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Fans flock to the Ryne Sandberg statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Flowers are seen among items honoring Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg at the base of his statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Flowers are seen among items honoring Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg at the base of his statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

A photo of a young Ryne Sandberg is seen among items honoring the Cubs legend at the base of his statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)A photo of a young Ryne Sandberg is seen among items honoring the Cubs legend at the base of his statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The sun sets behind the Ryne Sandberg statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The sun sets behind the Ryne Sandberg statue in Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago before a game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2025. Sandberg died last week after a battle with cancer. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Originally Published: August 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM CDT