Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs – August 30, 2026

The Reds and Cubs play the decisive third game of their series tonight at Wrigley Field with first pitch at 7:20pm ET on NBC, after splitting the first two games which combined for 40 runs. Rain is forecast but should clear shortly after game time. Reds starter Chase Burns has struggled recently, allowing five earned runs twice in his last four starts, though he dominates right-handed hitters while lefties have more success against him. Cubs starter Shota Imanaga has been inconsistent this season but has pitched well against Cincinnati, allowing just one run in each of his two starts against the Reds this year.

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