Reds @ Cubs · Mar 20, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, Mar 20, 2026

Sloan Park Spring Training

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6 Chicago Cubs Cubs

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Brandon Williamson

Home starter

Matthew Boyd

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Game StoriesSuárez returns to Reds a Classic hero -- and gets right back to work4 clips

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Suárez returns to Reds a Classic hero -- and gets right back to work

MESA, Ariz. -- Eugenio Suárez couldn't help being a little tired when he rolled back into Reds camp after his triumphant experience with Team Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic. “When I first talked to him, he was like ‘Man, I’d love to have a day to kind of catch

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Matt McLain's three-run home run00:00:29

Matt McLain crushes a three-run home run to left field, giving the Reds a 5/0 lead n the 3rd inning

Spencer Steer's two-run home run00:00:27

Spencer Steer hits a two-run home run to left-center field to extend the Reds' lead 8-6 in the top of the 5th inning

Tyler Stephenson's solo home run00:00:27

Tyler Stephenson hits a solo home run to center field, giving the Reds a 2-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inning

Wrap

Reds @ Cubs · 8–6

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