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Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 9–1: September MLB Rundown

September 20, 2026: Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 9–1 in regular-season play.

Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 3, 2026.

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The Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 9–1 on September 20, 2026, in the 2026 MLB regular season. The final score was Chicago Cubs 9, Cincinnati Reds 1.

Cincinnati Reds

Carson Spiers recorded 4 innings pitched for the Cincinnati Reds. His pitching line listed 5 hits allowed, 4 earned runs allowed, and 5 strikeouts.

JJ Bleday recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats for the Cincinnati Reds. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored, 1 run batted in, and 1 home run. His line also included 1 walk.

Will Banfield recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats for the Cincinnati Reds. His line also included 1 strikeout.

Matt McLain recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats for the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Cubs

David Peterson recorded 6 innings pitched for the Chicago Cubs. His pitching line listed 3 hits allowed, 1 earned run allowed, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts.

Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded 3 hits in 5 at-bats for the Chicago Cubs. His individual batting totals included 3 runs scored, 2 runs batted in, and 1 home run.

Pedro Ramirez recorded 3 hits in 5 at-bats for the Chicago Cubs. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored and 2 runs batted in.

Ian Happ recorded 2 hits in 5 at-bats for the Chicago Cubs. His individual batting totals included 1 run scored and 1 run batted in. His line also included 2 strikeouts.

Sources & further reading
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