In a thrilling matchup at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, the Chicago Cubs hosted the Cincinnati Reds in front of a packed crowd of 40,179 fans. The game took place on June 1, 2025, with the Cubs coming out on top with a final score of 7-3.

The Chicago Cubs got off to a strong start, scoring 4 runs in the 3rd inning thanks to key hits by Crow-Armstrong, Swanson, and a homer by Busch. They added 1 more run in the 5th and 2 runs in the 7th inning, powered by Hoerner and a sacrifice fly by Stephenson scored one run for the Reds in the 9th, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cubs' lead.

On the offensive side, Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI, while Busch contributed 3 RBIs with a home run. Taillon delivered a solid performance on the mound for the Cubs, allowing 2 earned runs over 6.1 innings with 2 strikeouts to earn the win.

For the Cincinnati Reds, De La Cruz stood out with a home run and 2 RBIs. Martinez started on the mound but took the loss after giving up 5 earned runs in 4.2 innings.

With this victory, the Chicago Cubs continue their winning streak and look forward to their next game against the Washington Nationals on June 3, 2025. On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in their next game on June 2, 2025.