Cubs Sweep Reds with 8-3 Victory at Wrigley Field
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 2:20 PM ET · Wrigley Field
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Who won Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs?
Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at Wrigley Field on May 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs?
Chicago Cubs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -207 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
The Chicago Cubs secured a decisive 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field, completing a four-game series sweep. The Cubs have now won their last eight games, showcasing a formidable home record of 26-12 and a perfect 6-0 in their last six games at home. This performance highlights their strong form, averaging 5.2 runs scored per game while allowing 4.3 runs.
In the game, the Cubs took control in the fourth inning, scoring five runs to extend their lead significantly. Notable plays included a fielder's choice by Dansby Swanson that brought home Ian Happ, followed by a single from Pete Crow-Armstrong that scored Michael Conforto. The inning culminated in a two-run single by Miguel Amaya, pushing the score to 6-0. The Cubs' offensive onslaught continued with a double from Nico Hoerner and a sacrifice fly from Luis Ballesteros, leading to an 8-0 advantage.
The Reds, who have struggled recently with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, managed to score three runs late in the game, but it was not enough to overcome the Cubs' dominant performance. Cincinnati's recent form has seen them lose six consecutive games, averaging only 3.8 runs scored while allowing an alarming 6.9 runs per game.
Historically, the Cubs have had the upper hand against the Reds, winning all four games in this series. The head-to-head record now stands at 8-7 in favor of the Reds over the past two seasons, but the Cubs have shown significant improvement in their recent encounters, winning the last four meetings.
In terms of injuries, the Cubs were without Edward Cabrera and Shelby Miller, both on the injured list, while Jacob Webb and Pedro Ramirez were day-to-day. The Reds faced their own challenges, missing Graham Ashcraft and Ke'Bryan Hayes, with Eugenio Suarez also listed as day-to-day.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Cubs with odds of -207 on the money line and a spread of -1.5. The total runs were set at 9.0, with over odds at +100 and under at -120.
Conditions at Wrigley Field were ideal for baseball, contributing to the Cubs' strong performance. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of offensive prowess from the Cubs, particularly in the fourth inning, which proved to be the turning point of the match.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CHC -207 | 9 o +100 / u -120 | Cincinnati Reds +169 · Chicago Cubs -207 |
Injury report
- Edward Cabrera15-Day-ILFingerChicago Cubs
- Shelby Miller60-Day-ILElbowChicago Cubs
- Jacob WebbDay-To-DayArmChicago Cubs
- Pedro RamirezDay-To-DayBackChicago Cubs
- Gavin Hollowell15-Day-ILShoulderChicago Cubs
- Graham Ashcraft60-Day-ILElbowCincinnati Reds
- Eugenio SuarezDay-To-DayPersonalCincinnati Reds
- Ke'Bryan Hayes10-Day-ILGroinCincinnati Reds
- Spencer Steer10-Day-ILWristCincinnati Reds
- Michael Toglia10-Day-ILShoulderCincinnati Reds
Recent form
Chicago Cubs
Last 10: 8-2Streak W75.2 scored · 4.3 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W7-6vs Cincinnati RedsMay 6
- W3-2vs Cincinnati RedsMay 5
- W5-4vs Cincinnati RedsMay 4
- W8-4vs Arizona DiamondbacksMay 3
- W2-0vs Arizona DiamondbacksMay 2
- W6-5vs Arizona DiamondbacksMay 1
- W8-3at San Diego PadresApr 29
- L7-9at San Diego PadresApr 28
- L0-6at Los Angeles DodgersApr 26
- W6-4at Los Angeles DodgersApr 25
Cincinnati Reds
Last 10: 2-8Streak L63.8 scored · 6.9 allowed per game0-6 away
- L6-7at Chicago CubsMay 6
- L2-3at Chicago CubsMay 5
- L4-5at Chicago CubsMay 4
- L0-1at Pittsburgh PiratesMay 3
- L7-17at Pittsburgh PiratesMay 2
- L1-9at Pittsburgh PiratesMay 1
- W6-4vs Colorado RockiesApr 30
- L2-13vs Colorado RockiesApr 29
- W7-2vs Colorado RockiesApr 28
- L3-8vs Detroit TigersApr 26
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | - | 53 | W2 | .621 | 87 |
| Chicago | 9 | 62 | L2 | .557 | 78 |
| St. Louis | 17 | 70 | W2 | .500 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 72 | L1 | .486 | 68 |
| Cincinnati | 20 | 73 | W2 | .479 | 67 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Inning0-1Conforto homered to right center (407 feet).
- 4th Inning0-2Conforto walked, Bregman scored, Busch to second, Happ to third.
- 4th Inning0-3Swanson grounded into fielder's choice to third, Happ scored, Conforto to second, Busch out at third.
- 4th Inning0-4Crow-Armstrong singled to center, Conforto scored, Swanson to third.
- 4th Inning0-6Amaya singled to center, Swanson scored and Crow-Armstrong scored.
- 4th Inning0-7Hoerner doubled to center, Amaya scored, Hoerner to third.
- 4th Inning0-8Ballesteros hit sacrifice fly to left, Hoerner scored.
- 6th Inning1-8Stewart homered to left center (393 feet).
- 8th Inning2-8Dunn homered to left center (393 feet).
- 9th Inning3-8Bleday doubled to shortstop, Stewart scored, Stephenson to third.
Win probability
Above the line favours Chicago Cubs, below favours Cincinnati Reds.
Venue
- Wrigley FieldChicago, Illinois
- Attendance30441
- OfficialsScott Barry, Manny Gonzalez, Jacob Metz, Tom Hanahan
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