Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2023
Cubs fall short vs. Reds despite gutsy performances from Javier Assad, defense
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Cincinnati Reds’ TJ Friedl scores the winning run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati.CINCINNATI — Dansby Swanson sat on the infield dirt with his glove over his head and his hands behind his back propping him up. Fireworks went off, celebrating the Reds win as the umpires reviewed the safe call at first base.
They confirmed it. The Cubs’ double play attempt fell just short, and they fell to the Reds 2-1.
“An incredible play by Dansby there at the end,” Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner said. “I wish we had been able to turn that.”