With an impressive show of force, the Cincinnati Reds lost one game and won the other against the Chicago Cubs during a doubleheader on Sept. 1. CityBeat was there to capture all of the heart-stopping moments during the Reds’ split against the Cubs.

Keep scrolling to see everything we captured during the game.

Photos by Ron Valle and Anders Saling

Tyler Stephenson steals second base on pitch in the second inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson’s RBI single to left field drives in Noelvi Marte in the ninth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Tyler Stephenson singles to right field in the second inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer singles to right field in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer catches pop-up in the second inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Senzel scores Reds’ girst run in the fourth inning on Noelvi Marte’s single during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Seiya Suzuki catches Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s fly ball to right field in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Noelvi Marte line drives a single to left field in the ninth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini batting in the eighth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Newly-acquired Harrison Bader during pre-game in the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Noelvi Marte flies out to centerfield in the sixth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Lucas Sims takes the mound to replace Graham Ashcraft in the sixth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Ian Happ swings and misses in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Hunter Renfroe catches Nick Madrigal’s fly ball in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz throws to first but not in time to catch Nick Madrigal in the fifth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz takes off to steal second base in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz tags out Nico Hoerner in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz steals second base in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz steals second base in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz receiving throw from Tyler Stephenson in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Rock band The Breeders throw the first pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Patrick Wisdom signing autographs during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Jordan Wicks pitching in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Cody Bellinger waiting to bat in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
The Chicago Cubs celebrate their win against the Cincinnati Reds on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Christian Encarnacion-Strand drives ball to right field in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Harrison Bader catches a fly ball off Christopher Morel in the fifth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Tyler Stephenson and Graham Ashcraft in pre-game during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson and Elly De La Cruz in pre-game during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Graham Ashcraft pitching in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Graham Ashcraft pitching in the second inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
The seventh inning stretch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Noelvi Marte during the eighth inning of the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 1. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Nick Martini (23) stares down Chicago Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson (71) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pinch hitter Will Benson (30) singles to bring in a run in the 9th inning | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) fields a ball and throws to first base for the first out in the top of the 8th Inning | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) goes out to the mound for a visit | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Derek Law (47) prepares to throw a pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pinch hitter Will Benson (30) singles to bring in a run in the 9th inning | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) moves towards a ball put in play | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) grounds into a fielders choice | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds short stop Elly De La Cruz (44) comes up to bat in the bottom of the 9th with one outs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Hunter Renfroe (32) looks for a fan to toss the final out ball to | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Derek Law (47) comes into the game to relive Derek Duarte (77) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder TJ Friedl (29) steps in to lead off the bottom of the 7th Inning | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) prepares to field a ball | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims (39) throws a pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Derek Law (47) comes into the game to relive Derek Duarte (77) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) walks back towards the dugout after an inning ending strikeout | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims (39) replaces Graham Ashcraft (51) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder TJ Friedl (29) gets hit by a pitch and takes first base | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (51) is taken out of the game | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder TJ Friedl (29) looks towards the mound waiting for a pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims (39) prepares to throws a pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) grounds into an inning ending double play in the bottom of the 7th Inning | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Derek Law (47) Derek law throws a pitch that is lined and caught by Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) [Not Pictured] | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) prepares for the pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Nick Martini (23) lines a ball down the right field line, foul | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds short stop Elly De La Cruz (44) comes up to bat in the bottom of the 9th with one outs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) tries to tag out Cody Bellinger (24) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) prepares to field a ball | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Daniel Duarte (77) exits the game and is replaced by Derek Law (47) [Not Pictured] | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) walks back to the plate following a mound visit | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) sits in the dugout waiting for his turn to bat | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Noelvi Marte (16) Talks with reds first base coach Collin Cowgill after hitting a game tying single | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion Strand (33) drinks water in the dugout on a hot day in Cincinnati | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds Center Fielder Harrison Bader (4) catches a fly ball | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Hunter Renfroe (32) comes up to bat | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder TJ Friedl (29) takes second base on a pitch that gets away from Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (6) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) prepares to throw a ground ball to first baseman Christian Encarnacion strand (33) [Not Pictured] against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) prepares to steal second base against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) walks back to the plate following a mound visit | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds short stop Elly De La Cruz (44) comes up to bat in the bottom of the 9th with one outs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) steal ssecond base against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds short stop Elly De La Cruz (44) comes up to bat in the bottom of the 9th with one out | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnation Strand (33) prepares to bat against Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) [Not Pictured] against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher (51) Graham Ashcroft pitches to the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (51) throws a pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) prepares to catch a ball thrown by Graham Ashcraft (51) [Not Pictured] against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) bats against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder TJ Friedl (29) gets hit by a pitch and jumps in pain | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Noelvi Marte (16) walks back to the dugout after grounding out | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Stuart Fairchild (17) walks to home plate and prepares for his at bat | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) bats against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Spencer Steer (7) prepares to field a pitch against the Chicago Cubs | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) prepares for the pitch | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) slides under an attempted tag from Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Lucas Sims (39) walks back to the dugout after the final out | Friday, September 1, 2023 Photo: Anders Saling