Coming off a monstrous offensive performance this past weekend, the Cubs (82-68) wasted no time jumping on the Reds (70-81) as Kyle Schwarber hit a three run bomb in the bottom of the 1st en route to an 8-2 win at Wrigley Field.
As noted, Schwarber put the Cubs on the board in the 1st after Ben Zobrist and Kris Bryant both singled off Reds starter Kevin Gausman. It was the 37th on the year for Schwarber to go with his 88 RBI. He also did a good job stepping in as the “donkey” in the middle of the lineup without injured leader Anthony Rizzo.