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MLB · NL Central rivalry
Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds
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89-73CHC record
9-4Series 2026
75-87CIN record
SnapshotData updated Oct 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT
The Chicago Cubs (89-73) and Cincinnati Reds (75-87) are NL Central rivals. They have met 13 times this season, with the Chicago Cubs leading the series 9-4. The Chicago Cubs average 5.2 points per game and allow 4.4; the Cincinnati Reds average 4.1 and allow 5.1.
Tale of the Tape — 2026
| Chicago Cubs | Cincinnati Reds | |
|---|---|---|
| 89-73 | Record | 75-87 |
| #2 | Division place | #5 |
| 5.2 | Points / game | 4.1 |
| 4.4 | Allowed / game | 5.1 |
| +136 | Point differential | -160 |
| 46-35 | Home | 38-43 |
| 43-40 | Road | 37-44 |
| L L W L L | Last 5 | L W L W L |
Meetings This Season
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Cubs 9 @ Reds 1 | Cubs |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Cubs 5 @ Reds 2 | Cubs |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Cubs 4 @ Reds 6 | Reds |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Reds 7 @ Cubs 5 | Reds |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Reds 5 @ Cubs 17 | Cubs |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Reds 10 @ Cubs 8 | Reds |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Cubs 8 @ Reds 4 | Cubs |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Cubs 5 @ Reds 3 | Cubs |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Cubs 0 @ Reds 4 | Reds |
| May 7, 2026 | Reds 3 @ Cubs 8 | Cubs |
| May 6, 2026 | Reds 6 @ Cubs 7 | Cubs |
| May 5, 2026 | Reds 2 @ Cubs 3 | Cubs |
| May 4, 2026 | Reds 4 @ Cubs 5 | Cubs |
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Who leads the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds series this season?
Chicago Cubs lead 9-4.
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