The Cubs closed May on a high note, using a pair of late runs to beat the Reds in a game that was starved for offense. Cincy collected only one hit against a quartet of Cubs relievers as Drew Pomeranz opened for Ben Brown, who then gave way to Brad Keller and Daniel Palencia. It was the best performance of the season for Brown, and maybe the best of his brief MLB career, which was great to see after two stinkers previously.
With their flukey surge at the end, the Cubs have now outscored their opponents 60-8 from the 6th inning on over their last 15 games.