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The Chicago Cubs earned a 13-4 win on Wednesday night, avoiding a series sweep by the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Despite the Reds’ valiant effort, the Cubs had a fantastic game, hitting nine doubles for only the sixth time in franchise history and the first time since Aug. 30, 2010. One more double would have set a franchise record.
Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on July 31.
Photos by Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz returning to the dugout during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleWill Benson throws ball to second base during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleTJ Friedl on deck during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleSeiya Suzuki doubles to left field during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleTyler Stephenson returning to the dugout during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleSpencer Steer catches a ball thrown by Tyler Stephenson during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleSpencer Steer catches pop-up during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron VallePete Crow-Armstrong steals second and will advance to third during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleNico Hoerner’s double out of reach for Will Benson during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleNick Lodolo returning to the dugout during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleNick Lodolo pitching during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleNick Lodolo pitching during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleInfielders gather during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJonathan India fielding grounder during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJonathan India fielding a grounder during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJonathan India attempts to bare-hand grounder during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleIan Happ homers during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleIan Happ homers during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJake Fraley getting ready to take the field during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleSantiago Espinal tags out Pete Crow-Armstrong trying to stretch out a double into a triple during the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleSantiago Espinal singles during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleSantiago Espinal fields a grounder at third base during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleElly De La Cruz grounds out to shortstop during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleElly De La Cruz grounds out to shortstop during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleElly De La Cruz caught stealing third base, although initially called safe | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleChicago Cubs take the field | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleChicago Cubs take the field | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleChicago Cubs in the dugout during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleJeimer Candelario singles during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleThe seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleThe seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleThe seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron ValleThe seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle