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Reds Snap Cubs' Streak with 7-3 Victory

3/3/2025

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In a thrilling showdown in Mesa, Arizona, the Cincinnati Reds toppled the Chicago Cubs 7-3, snapping the Cubs' perfect Cactus League streak. Carson Spiers dazzled on the mound for three innings, while Jake Fraley and Blake Dunn electrified the crowd with consecutive home runs. Cubs' rising star Matt Shaw made his return but struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3. The Reds now stand at 5-3-1.

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In a thrilling showdown in Mesa, Arizona, the Cincinnati Reds toppled the Chicago Cubs 7-3, snapping the Cubs' perfect Cactus League streak. Carson Spiers dazzled on the mound for three innings, while Jake Fraley and Blake Dunn electrified the crowd with consecutive home runs. Cubs' rising star Matt Shaw made his return but struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3. The Reds now stand at 5-3-1.