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Tyler Stephenson - On bench Sunday Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Stephenson will be on the bench for the second time in three games, giving way to Jose Trevino behind the dish. Stephenson is slashing .224/.310/.409 with 12 home runs in 326 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Stephenson - On bench Sunday Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Stephenson will be on the bench for the second time in three games, giving way to Jose Trevino behind the dish. Stephenson is slashing .224/.310/.409 with 12 home runs in 326 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Hays - Idle Sunday Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Hays left Saturday's game with back spasms, and he'll require at least one day off to recover. Will Benson, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will fill the outfield from left to right.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Austin Hays - Idle Sunday Hays (back) is out of the out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Hays left Saturday's 6-3 win due to back spasms, and he'll require at least one day off to recover. Will Benson, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will patrol the outfield from left to right.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Sal Stewart - Fills in at first base Saturday Stewart entered Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs in the sixth inning to play first base and went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance.
Impact Stewart entered the game when left fielder Austin Hays (back) was removed, and Spencer Steer moved from first base to left field. The rookie corner infielder had been held out of the starting lineups Friday and Saturday, likely in deference to the hot-hitting Steer and the return of third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, who missed time with a back issue. The Hays' injury could lead to opportunities for Stewart at first base, although manager Terry Francona has more options for left field than just Steer. Will Benson and Gavin Lux could also fill in.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Sal Stewart - Fills in at first base Saturday Stewart entered Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs in the sixth inning to play first base and went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance.
Impact Stewart entered the game when left fielder Austin Hays (back) was removed, and Spencer Steer moved from first base to left field. Stewart had been held out of the starting lineups Friday and Saturday, likely in deference to the hot-hitting Steer and the return of third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, who missed time with a back issue. The Hays injury could lead to opportunities for Stewart at first base, although manager Terry Francona has more options for left field than just Steer. Will Benson and Gavin Lux could also fill in.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Steer - Continues to mash Steer went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Whatever Steer did to overcome neck spasms that forced him out the starting lineup for three games worked. He's bashed four home runs over the four contests since his return while driving in 10 runs. The Reds have won all four and sit one game out for the final wild-card spot.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Steer - Continues to mash Steer went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Whatever Steer did to overcome the neck spasms that forced him out the starting lineup for three games early this week seems to have worked. He's bashed four home runs over four contests since his return while driving in 10 runs. The Reds have won all four and sit one game out of the final wild-card spot in the NL. Steer is up to 21 home runs and 74 RBI over 139 games.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | One game out of wild-card spot, Reds seek sweep of Cubs Deadspin | One game out of wild-card spot, Reds seek sweep of Cubs
SEPTEMBER 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
One game out of wild-card spot, Reds seek sweep of Cubs Each game the Cincinnati Reds play over the next week will be their most important to date, including a series finale against the visiting C...
SEPTEMBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs aim to stop road slide, take on the Reds

The Chicago Cubs will aim to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds
SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Reds use trio of homers to go one back of Mets, erase Cubs Deadspin | Reds use trio of homers to go one back of Mets, erase Cubs
SEPTEMBER 21 • DEADSPIN.COM
Relive Tyler Stephenson's Big Home Run As Heard on Reds and Cubs TV and Radio The Reds are just one game back of the New York Mets for the final playoff spot.
SEPTEMBER 21 • SI.COM
Cubs drop third straight game against Reds, have yet to win since clinching postseason berth The Cubs lost 6-3 on Saturday. All three losses have been decided by three runs or fewer.
SEPTEMBER 21 • SUNTIMES.COM
Reds use trio of homers to go one back of Mets, erase Cubs Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Tyler Stephenson each homered Saturday, propelling the Cincinnati Reds to a crucial 6-3 victory over the visiti...
SEPTEMBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Tyler Stephenson - Homers in win Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Stephenson gave the Reds some needed insurance with a two-run homer in the eighth inning. The 29-year-old has gone just 7-for-34 in September but has managed to go deep three times with 12 RBI during that stretch. For the season, he's slashing .224/.310/.409 with 12 home runs, 48 RBI and 38 runs scored across 326 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
T.J. Friedl - Goes deep in win Friedl went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.
Impact Friedl singled and scored in the third inning before doubling the Reds' lead with a solo blast in the seventh. It was a welcome showing for the 30-year-old, who had gone just 4-for-33 since his last homer Sept. 8. On the year, he's slashing .259/.362/.373 with 13 homers, 50 RBI, 79 runs scored and 12 steals across 653 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Reds on Mets' heels in WC chase as team effort nets 4th straight win CINCINNATI -- Tyler Stephenson broke open the game with a two-run homer in the eighth after Spencer Steer and TJ Friedl each hit solo homers...
SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Emilio Pagán - Earns 29th save Pagan earned the save in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Pagan was called on to protect a three-run lead in the ninth and needed just 13 pitches to secure his second save in as many days. Since blowing a save to open the month Sept. 1, the 34-year-old has converted three straight opportunities while allowing only one earned run over his past eight outings. For the season, he's 29-for-35 in save chances with a 3.06 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB across 64.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Steer's 4th homer in 4 games powers Reds past Cubs 6-3 and within 1 game of final NL wild-card spot

Spencer Steer hit his fourth home run in four games as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3
SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds come from behind to win fourth straight, close to one game behind Mets The playoffs have started early for the Cincinnati Reds, who pulled aggressive levers all night to beat the Chicago Cubs and inch toward pla...
SEPTEMBER 21 • CINCINNATI.COM
Zack Littell - Earns 10th win Littell (10-8) earned the win against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk with four strikeouts over five innings.
Impact Littell allowed two solo homers but was otherwise steady, throwing 47 of 73 pitches for strikes and exiting with a 3-2 lead. Since joining the Reds, the 29-year-old has gone 2-0 over nine starts despite surrendering four or more runs in five of those outings. He'll carry a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 127:30 K:BB across 182 innings this season into a road matchup with the Brewers next weekend.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Reds vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 21

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.
SEPTEMBER 21 • Data Skrive
How to Watch Reds vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 21
Austin Hays - Departs with back spasms Hays was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to back spasms.
Impact Hays was lifted at the start of the sixth inning after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He was replaced by Noelvi Marte.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Reds vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 21

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
SEPTEMBER 21 • Data Skrive
Reds vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 21
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