The Cincinnati Reds blew a four-run lead to eventually lose their first game 13-6 in their series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Hunter Greene pitched his first game after being on the 15-day injured list. After their game on Friday, the Reds dropped to 24-26 while the Cubs improved to 31-20.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Reds’ game on Friday night.

Photos by Tony Wagner

Elly De La Cruz legs out an infield grounder | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
The Chicago Cubs celebrate winning the first game of the series | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Luis Mey leaves the game in the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Dansby Swanson celebrates home run | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Dansby Swanson rounds the bases after a ninth inning home run | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Luis Mey in relief | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz prepares a replacement | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz breaks his bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Seiya Suzuki celebrates | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Seiya Suzuki crushes a three-run home run in the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Matt McLain | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Terry Francona watches as the Reds lose a four-run lead in the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
The Cincinnati Reds rally pack launching t-shirts | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Brent Suter in relief | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
The Chicago Cubs take the lead off a grand slam by Pete Crow-Armstrong in the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Infielder discussion during a pitching change | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
The outfielders confer during a pitching change | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Jake Fraley awaits his return | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Scott Barlow leaves the game after a strong performance in relief | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Ominous clouds roll into Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Connor Joe | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
TJ Friedl | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Tyler Stephenson celebrates scoring | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Spencer Steer celebrates in the dugout | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Tyler Stephenson celebrates a double | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz reviews his last bat on an iPad | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Scott Barlow | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Matt McLain at second base | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Scott Barlow relieves Hunter Greene | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz gets caught in a rundown between first and second | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
TJ Friedl | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Hunter Greene closes out the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Pitching coach Derek Johnson confers with Hunter Greene after giving up a two-run home run | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
First base coach Collin Cowgill | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Spencer Steer playing first base | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Jose Trevino running to third | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Austin Hays scores on a passed ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Austin Hays | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Austin Hays legs out a triple | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Matt McLain takes a lead off first | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
TJ Friedl attempting a bunt | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
TJ Friedl inspects his bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Hunter Greene | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd struggles through the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Collin Cowgill celebrates the first inning rally | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz slides into third | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz on his way to third | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Elly De La Cruz heading to the plate | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
TJ Friedl on his way to third in the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Hunter Greene makes a return | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
Mr. Redlegs is ready for the game to start | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner
The National Anthem performed by the Cincinnati Rotary Club | Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs | May 23, 2025 Photo: Tony Wagner