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Cubs Rally Past Reds with Late-Inning Heroics for Fourth Straight Series Win

Seiya Suzuki and Reese McGuire's eighth-inning home runs capped Chicago's comeback from a four-run deficit to secure an 11-8 victory.

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Will Benson leaps for but misses a solo home run hit by Chicago Cubs' Reese McGuire in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Overview

  • The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 11-8 after trailing 8-4, marking their fourth consecutive three-game series victory.
  • Seiya Suzuki hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning, his second three-run home run of the series.
  • Reese McGuire, called up from Triple-A Iowa, had a standout two-homer game, including the game-tying solo shot in the eighth inning.
  • Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong each contributed two RBIs, helping fuel the Cubs' comeback efforts.
  • Chicago scored 21 of their 28 runs in the series during the seventh through ninth innings, showcasing their late-game offensive prowess.