Santiago Espinal's pinch-hit home run in the 7th inning secured a 5-4 victory for the Cincinnati Reds against the Chicago Cubs.

Santiago Espinal hit a game-winning, pinch-hit, two-run home run in the 7th inning, helping the Cincinnati Reds secure a 5-4 victory against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Espinal, who had a batting average of .195, replaced Will Benson with Jonathan India on first base. He hit the first pitch from Drew Smyly into Wrigley Field's left-center bleachers, giving the Reds their first lead at 4-3. The win ended the Reds' two-game losing streak.

May 31, 2024
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