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Dane Myers contributed a home run in Cincinnati's 7-5 victory over the Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball, helping the Reds win the series at Wrigley Field. The 30-year-old has emerged as a valuable pinch-hitter for the Reds this season, going 10-for-30 in such situations with five doubles and a home run, though he also dropped a crucial fly ball in the ninth inning against St. Louis that allowed the Cardinals to score five runs and cost Cincinnati a game. With injuries affecting other Reds outfielders, Myers is now competing for regular playing time alongside other outfield options.
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Reds blast four homers in 7-5 win over Cubs on Sunday Night Baseball
The Reds defeated the Cubs 7-5 on Sunday Night Baseball to win the series at Wrigley Field. Cincinnati's four home runs came from Hector Rodriguez (three-run shot), Dane Myers, Tyler Stephenson, and Sal Stewart (418-foot solo blast), while Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two homers including one in the first inning. Reds starter Chase Burns allowed two earned runs over 5.2 innings on 100 pitches despite an early umpiring miss on a strikeout call. Elly De La Cruz left the game early with quad tightness, though manager Terry Francona expressed confidence he could return to the lineup soon.
Red ReporterEugenio Suárez in Reds lineup for series opener in Wrigley against Cubs
Eugenio Suárez remains with the Reds after clearing waivers and will bat fifth in Cincinnati's lineup for today's series opener at Wrigleyville against the Cubs. Suárez hit a crucial grand slam in the team's recent comeback win over San Francisco, providing a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 2026 season. The Reds will start Rhett Lowder on the mound facing Cubs lefty David Peterson, with Dane Myers batting leadoff and Pete Crow-Armstrong leading off for Chicago.
Red ReporterDane Myers gives the Reds something few players can provide
The Cincinnati Reds acquired 30-year-old Dane Myers this winter expecting limited use, but he has become a valuable contributor through his exceptional pinch-hitting ability. Myers has appeared as a pinch-hitter 32 times this season, going 10-for-30 with five doubles and a home run, a dramatic improvement from his 4-for-30 record in such situations before 2026. His performance in high-leverage situations (.298 batting average) has been particularly strong, including a two-out ninth-inning homer against St. Louis that forced extra innings. With injuries and struggles affecting other Reds outfielders, Myers is now competing for regular playing time alongside JJ Bleday, Héctor Rodríguez, and Michael Toglia.
Blog Red MachineTommy Pham made one Reds mistake much bigger than it needed to be
Tommy Pham criticized Dane Myers' dropped fly ball against the Cardinals on Thursday, claiming Myers intentionally let the ball drop to pad his own statistics rather than allowing left fielder TJ Friedl to make the catch. The article suggests Pham's accusation is unfounded, noting that Friedl may have been battling the sun and Myers was simply trying to make a difficult play. Pham, currently playing minor league baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies' affiliate after going unsigned in free agency, faced backlash for piling on Myers, who had hit a crucial pinch-hit home run for the Reds just days earlier.
Blog Red MachineDane Myers' drop vs. Cardinals is the gut punch that could finally end Reds' playoff hopes
The Cincinnati Reds lost 10-9 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday when Dane Myers dropped a routine fly ball with two outs in the ninth inning that would have ended the game. The miscue allowed the Cardinals to score five runs in the inning, turning a 5-4 Reds lead into a 10-5 deficit. The loss dropped Cincinnati to 61-67, seven games behind the final Wild Card spot with 34 games remaining in the season.
Blog Red MachineTJ Friedl's disappointing Reds season could have painful offseason consequences
TJ Friedl's performance has collapsed dramatically in 2026, batting just .158/.242/.237 with only three home runs through 71 games after hitting .261/.364/.378 last season. The 31-year-old outfielder has seen his walk rate decline and strikeout rate increase, contributing negative 0.9 fWAR compared to positive 2.9 fWAR in 2025. Cincinnati sent him to Triple-A Louisville to rebuild confidence, but his struggles have persisted, potentially leading the team to non-tender him this offseason despite his $3.8 million arbitration salary. The Reds have young outfield options including Dane Myers, prospect Héctor Rodriguez, and 22-year-old Carlos Jorge to fill the void if Friedl departs.
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