Friday marked the beginning of a stretch where the Reds play the National League Central-leading Cubs in six of the next nine games. Call it their first big test of this season, a chance to see where they stand against one of baseball's best offenses.

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's home game against the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs faced Reds ace Hunter Greene in his first game back from a strained groin that landed him on the injured list two weeks ago. Batting eighth in the batting order, Nico Hoerner was the first to record a hit off Greene, roping a double to left field in the third inning.

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs, including a grand slam to highlight a six-run seventh inning, and Seiya Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a home run, double and three RBIs as the visiting Chicago Cubs rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Reds,

Pete Crow-Armstrong had two home runs — including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning — and drove in six runs as the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

Former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds after he suffered a career-ending knee injury during a game at Great American Ballpark in June 2023.

Former MLB player Darin Ruf's saw his career end after a knee injury he suffered in Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park in 2023. Now, two years later, he's suing the Reds. Ruf ran into what the lawsuit says was an unpadded,