The Chicago Cubs started their three-game home series with the Cincinnati Reds with a 3-2 loss. Here are three thoughts on the game.

Zack Littell (8-8, 3.58 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

The Cincinnati Reds needed relievers to cover 15 2/3 innings the last two games, but beat the Cubs Monday night.

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View the play-by-play for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago Cubs game played on August 03, 2025 including descriptions for each play in the game.

This is the 23rd of the Cubs’ 37 series in which they have split the first two games. There was no third game in two series. In the others, the Cubs are 11-9 overall but 3-4 at home, including 2-2 after winning,