Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Reds. He also stole a base.
Suzuki went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Reds.
Conforto went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Reds.
Bregman was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while in the on-deck circle, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Lowder (6-12) took the loss Sunday against the Cubs, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks across three innings. He struck out three.
Peterson (9-8) earned the win Sunday over the Reds, allowing a run on three hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out seven.
Swanson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Cincinnati promoted Spiers from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Cincinnati designated Friedl for assignment Sunday.
The Reds placed Burns on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right groin strain.
All three of the Cincinnati Reds runs yesterday came via the home run against the Chicago Cubs. Friday was a similar occurrence as three of their four runs came via home runs from JJ Bleday and Elly De La Cruz. Twenty four hits through the first two games against the Cubs has had a wide range of players produce. Look for Marte with Saturday off to be the latest to have an effective game against the Cubs. Take his combination line over today.
Whether it’s Craig Counsell’s game planning or not, the Cubs are the worst hitting team on Sundays in MLB. Here they face Andrew Abbott, who hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game since April, and a Reds bullpen with a July ERA of 1.84. The Cubs’ relievers this month are at 7.04. Chicago LHP Matthew Boyd has gone over five innings just twice all season. We’ll throw a bone to the home dog.
