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 Valle
Will Benson throws ball to second base during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl on deck during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Seiya Suzuki doubles to left field during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Tyler Stephenson returning to the dugout during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer catches a ball thrown by Tyler Stephenson during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer catches pop-up during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Pete Crow-Armstrong steals second and will advance to third during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nico Hoerner’s double out of reach for Will Benson during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Lodolo returning to the dugout during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Lodolo pitching during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Lodolo pitching during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Infielders gather during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India fielding grounder during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India fielding a grounder during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India attempts to bare-hand grounder during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Ian Happ homers during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Ian Happ homers during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley getting ready to take the field during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Santiago 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 Valle
Santiago Espinal singles during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Santiago Espinal fields a grounder at third base during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz grounds out to shortstop during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz grounds out to shortstop during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz caught stealing third base, although initially called safe | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Chicago Cubs take the field | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Chicago Cubs take the field | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Chicago Cubs in the dugout during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jeimer Candelario singles during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | July 31, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle