THE BIG RED MACHINE CAGE THE CUBBIES AT BICKFORD PARK
RED LETTER DAY > Clockwise from top: Three Reds pitchers combined to strikeout nine Cubs while allowing only four runs over three innings at Bickford Park. Reds closer Dylan (15) sealed the deal in the top of the third [1 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 4 W, 3 K’s]. Dylan also drove in the Reds eventual winning run in the second with a RBI single.; Reds starter Tillie (13) pitched a scoreless first by striking out the Cubs in 1-2-3 fashion [1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 W, 3 K’s]. Tillie also had a RBI, scored two runs and caught two solid innings behind the plate; Reds reliever Sam (1) threw a workmanlike second with three strikeouts [1 IP, 3 R, 0 H, 5 W, 3 K’s]. In two plate appearances, Sam walked twice and scored two runs.