Postgame Takeaways: Reds Beat Cubs 3-0 in Season Finale

The Reds finished the season 77-85.

Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images / Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds ( 77-85) beat the Chicago Cubs (83-79) 3-0 in the season finale on Sunday afternoon.

Here are our postgame takeaways:

Greene Finishes Strong

In his second start since coming back from injury, Hunter Greene finished the season strong. The right-hander threw four scoreless innings. He allowed just one hit and struck out four. Greene finished the season with a 2.75 ERA over 150 1/3 innings.

It was Greene's best season of his career.

Big 10th Inning for the Offense

The top of the 10th inning started with Noelvi Marte getting picked off at second base. After that, Luke Maile singled, Jonathan India walked, and Elly De La Cruz ripped a two-run double down the right field line to give the Reds a two-run lead and their first run since Wednesday.

Tyler Stephenson singled home De La Cruz to give the Reds a 3-0 lead.

Bullpen Shuts the Door

After Greene tossed four scoreless innings, Fernando Cruz, Brent Suter, Ian Gibaut, Tony Santillan, and Buck Farmer combined to pitch six scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

Farmer picked up his first save of the season.

News and Notes

• Elly De La Cruz led the league in stolen bases for the regular season.
• The Reds were 49-20 when allowing three runs or less.
• The Reds went 13-12 in September.

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