Suzuki, Horton help Cubs salvage 6-1 win over Reds

Seiya Suzuki homered, Cade Horton threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Cubs prevented a sweep from the Reds on Wednesday, winning 6-1.

The sixth-inning solo shot was Suzuki’s 27th home run of the season, moving him into a tie with teammate Pete Crow-Armstrong for seventh in the majors and fourth in the National League. 

Horton (6-2, 3.18 ERA) earned the win after giving up only two hits and striking out six. The 23-year-old Horton has not allowed a run in his last 23 1/3 innings, dating back to July 9 against Minnesota.

Chicago’s win keeps the Cubs (66-48) in position for a Wild Card berth in the NL, while the Reds (60-55) fell to three games behind the New York Mets, who occupy the final spot.

Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ padded the lead with solo home runs in the seventh and eighth innings.

Chicago lefty Matthew Boyd (11-4, 2.34 ERA) is set to take the mound on Friday night at the St. Louis Cardinals.



(AP Photo Erin Hooley)