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The Chicago Cubs (25-12) have an opportunity to extend their eight-game winning streak as they host the Cincinnati Reds (20-17) at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Reds vs. Cubs: May 7, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Time: 2:20 p.m. ET
- TV: MARQ and Reds.TV
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
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Reds vs. Cubs Starting Pitchers
| Cubs: Shota Imanaga (LHP) | Reds: Rhett Lowder (RHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 7 |
| 3-2 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 2.40 | ERA | 5.09 |
| 6.0 | IP/Start | 5.0 |
| 0.847 | WHIP | 1.387 |
| 9.4 | K/9 | 6.6 |
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Reds vs. Cubs Team Stats
- The Cubs average 1.3 home runs per game to rank fifth in baseball with 49 total home runs.
- The Reds rank third in Major League Baseball with 50 home runs.
- Chicago has the fourth-best batting average in the majors (.259).
- Cincinnati has a team batting average of just .219 this season, which ranks last among MLB teams.
- The Cubs are the second-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 5.4 runs per game (200 total).
- The Reds have scored 153 runs (4.1 per game) this season, which ranks 21st in MLB.
Hitters To Watch In Reds vs. Cubs
Cubs
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 36 | .290 | .365 | .441 | 4 | 27 | 42 |
| Ian Happ | 35 | .248 | .379 | .511 | 9 | 17 | 33 |
| Dansby Swanson | 36 | .207 | .322 | .388 | 6 | 24 | 25 |
| Alex Bregman | 37 | .245 | .341 | .354 | 3 | 13 | 36 |
| Moises Ballesteros | 33 | .292 | .360 | .551 | 6 | 18 | 26 |
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Reds
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | 37 | .245 | .331 | .482 | 9 | 28 | 34 |
| Elly De La Cruz | 37 | .267 | .341 | .514 | 10 | 28 | 39 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | 24 | .274 | .354 | .589 | 6 | 16 | 20 |
| Spencer Steer | 35 | .252 | .323 | .454 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| Matt McLain | 35 | .192 | .300 | .308 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Cubs Games
- May 7: vs. Reds, 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 8: at Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET
- May 9: at Rangers, 7:05 p.m. ET
- May 10: at Rangers, 2:35 p.m. ET
- May 12: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 13: at Braves, 7:15 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Reds Games
- May 7: at Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET
- May 8: vs. Astros, 6:10 p.m. ET
- May 9: vs. Astros, 4:10 p.m. ET
- May 10: vs. Astros, 1:40 p.m. ET
- May 12: vs. Nationals, 6:40 p.m. ET
- May 13: vs. Nationals, 6:40 p.m. ET