Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: TBS (national), Marquee Sports Network (Cubs), FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (Reds), MLB.tv
Team Overview
Cincinnati Reds
- Road Record: 26–28
- Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
- Team OBP: .320 (10th in MLB)
- Pitching Probable: Zack Littell (8–8, 3.58 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 89 K)
Chicago Cubs
- Home Record: 35–21
- Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10 games
- Team Batting Average: .254 (4th in MLB)
- Pitching Probable: Shota Imanaga (8–4, 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 63 K)
Key Matchups & Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Littell | Reds | Making first start since trade from Tampa Bay; 2.88 ERA over last 7 starts |
| Shota Imanaga | Cubs | 5–2 with 3.76 ERA over last 7 starts; 8 K in last outing vs Brewers |
| Elly De La Cruz | Reds | .282 AVG, 19 HR, 73 RBI – team leader in power and speed |
| Tyler Stephenson | Reds | 2 HR in last 10 games; clutch RBI in series opener |
| Seiya Suzuki | Cubs | 25 HR, 25 doubles – consistent slugger in middle of lineup |
| Ian Happ | Cubs | 8-for-30 with 3 doubles and 2 HR in last 10 games |
Head-to-Head & Recent Trends
- Season Series: Cubs lead 4–3
- Last Meeting: Reds won 3–2 on August 4
- Cubs Last 10 Games: 5–5, .235 AVG, 4.45 ERA, -3 run differential
- Reds Last 10 Games: 6–4, .247 AVG, 3.46 ERA, +8 run differential
- Total Runs in Last 4 Matchups: Under has hit in 3 of 4 games
Injury Report
Chicago Cubs
- Jameson Taillon (calf), Miguel Amaya (oblique), Javier Assad (oblique), Justin Steele (elbow), Eli Morgan (elbow) – all on IL
Cincinnati Reds
- Nick Lodolo (finger – day-to-day), Hunter Greene (groin), Wade Miley, Brandon Williamson, Julian Aguiar – all on IL
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 8
Chicago Cubs – 143
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025
