CINCINNATI -- Maybe it’s best the Chicago Cubs flush their system once a week or so. It provides work for the bullpen while keeping the entire team on its toes. That’s the positive spin to Saturday’s 13-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
What looked to be a third consecutive victory over Cincinnati quickly turned when the Reds put up seven runs in the sixth inning, then added two more in both the seventh and eighth innings to thwart any comeback hopes for the visitors. Pitching and defense were not at its best for a Cubs team that entered Saturday with the best record in baseball.