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Tyler Mahle hurt by the long ball, Cincinnati Reds drop series finale to Chicago Cubs

Reds reliever Amir Garrett talks about the benches clearing in the seventh inning Saturday after he struck out Cubs second baseman Javier Baez. The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale

Home runs have been an issue for Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle all season long.

Sunday’s game against the Chicago Cubs was no different.

Mahle surrendered three homers and the Reds’ offense squandered an early opportunity against Cubs starter Yu Darvish in a 6-1 loss at Great American Ball Park in front of 26,988, their third defeat in this weekend’s four-game series.