The top of the Reds' batting order, including T.J. Friedl (2-for-5), Santiago Espinal (2-for-3, walk, two runs scored) and De La Cruz (2-for-3, four RBI, walk, two runs scored), went a combined 6-for-11 at the plate and accounted for all five of the Cincinnati's runs.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya exited the game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday because of a left oblique strain. Amaya threw to second base on Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s successful steal attempt with nobody out in the fifth inning and appeared to be in discomfort after the play,