Reds defeat Cubs, Cardinals lose, Braves rained out Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds avoided a three-game sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Reds now return home to play the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon with first pitch set for 1:10 p.m.

Elsewhere in the National League

The St. Louis Cardinals’ four-game winning streak is over following a 9-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. St. Louis now heads to L.A. to play the Dodgers tonight at 8:10 p.m.

The Atlanta Braves-New York Mets game Sunday was rained out. The Braves are back home today to face the Washington Nationals.