Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run homer and made a diving catch in left field, helping the Chicago Cubs win their fifth straight, 8-2 over the Cincinnati Reds. The teams play again tonight at Wrigley Field, with pregame at 6:35 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Marcell Ozuna’s two-run, ground-rule double broke a 2-all tie in the seventh inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-2. Game two is tonight at Busch Stadium.
Following an off day, the Atlanta Braves welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to Sun Trust Park this evening.