The Reds swept the Chicago Cubs in a four games series in Cincinnati in June. Since then, before today, the Reds were 1-8 against the Cubs. Today’s win makes the Reds 8-11 for the season series. That’s the best record for the Reds against any NL Central opponent. The Reds are 24-46 in the division and 40-40 against everyone else.
The Reds head to Milwaukee for a 3-game series, starting tomorrow.
Cincinnati Reds 2(63-86) • Chicago Cubs 1 (87-61)
It was a different kind of start for Luis Castillo. He only struck out two batters and walked four.