Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds – September 18, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs tonight at Great American Ball Park for the first game of a three-game series, with first pitch at 6:40pm ET. Chase Burns starts for Cincinnati while Clay Holmes takes the mound for Chicago, with Burns showing a significant split against left-handed hitters who are batting .232 with a .319 on-base percentage compared to right-handed hitters at .189. The Reds made roster moves ahead of the game, claiming utility player Oswaldo Cabrera on waivers and calling up pitcher Julian Aguiar after placing Julian Garcia on the injured list with loose bodies in his elbow.

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