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The Chicago Cubs (23-12) have an opportunity to extend their six-game winning streak as they host the Cincinnati Reds (20-15) at Wrigley Field on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET.
Reds vs. Cubs: May 5, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- TV: MARQ and Reds.TV
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
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Reds vs. Cubs Starting Pitchers
| Cubs: Jameson Taillon (RHP) | Reds: Andrew Abbott (LHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | GS | 7 |
| 2-1 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 4.41 | ERA | 5.97 |
| 5.2 | IP/Start | 5.0 |
| 1.154 | WHIP | 1.673 |
| 8.0 | K/9 | 6.2 |
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Reds vs. Cubs Team Stats
- The Cubs rank fourth-best in MLB action with 46 total home runs.
- The Reds rank fourth in Major League Baseball with 46 home runs.
- Chicago has the fourth-best batting average in the majors (.259).
- Cincinnati has a team batting average of just .219 this season, which ranks last among MLB teams.
- The Cubs have the No. 3 offense in MLB action scoring 5.4 runs per game (190 total runs).
- The Reds rank 24th in the majors with 145 total runs scored this season.
Hitters To Watch In Reds vs. Cubs
Cubs
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 34 | .299 | .369 | .460 | 4 | 27 | 41 |
| Dansby Swanson | 34 | .205 | .328 | .402 | 6 | 24 | 23 |
| Ian Happ | 33 | .242 | .377 | .500 | 8 | 15 | 30 |
| Moises Ballesteros | 31 | .306 | .375 | .576 | 6 | 18 | 26 |
| Alex Bregman | 35 | .245 | .338 | .360 | 3 | 12 | 34 |
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Reds
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | 35 | .252 | .338 | .504 | 9 | 28 | 33 |
| Elly De La Cruz | 35 | .285 | .364 | .547 | 10 | 25 | 39 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | 22 | .262 | .342 | .569 | 5 | 15 | 17 |
| Spencer Steer | 33 | .255 | .331 | .445 | 5 | 11 | 28 |
| Matt McLain | 33 | .187 | .301 | .285 | 2 | 9 | 23 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Cubs Games
- May 5: vs. Reds, 7:40 p.m. ET
- May 6: vs. Reds, 7:40 p.m. ET
- May 7: vs. Reds, 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 8: at Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET
- May 9: at Rangers, 7:05 p.m. ET
- May 10: at Rangers, 2:35 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Reds Games
- May 5: at Cubs, 7:40 p.m. ET
- May 6: at Cubs, 7:40 p.m. ET
- May 7: at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 8: vs. Astros, 6:10 p.m. ET
- May 9: vs. Astros, 4:10 p.m. ET
- May 10: vs. Astros, 1:40 p.m. ET