The Cincinnati Reds needed big performances from star players against the division-leading Chicago Cubs, and they got them.

It wasn't easy, but the Cincinnati Reds hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 Saturday at Great American Ball Park.

Elly De La Cruz drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4 to end a four-game losing streak.

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,

Cincinnati left-hander Nick Lodolo will try to pick up his first home win since late March when the Reds take on the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Preview the May 25 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya left in the fifth inning of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an left oblique strain.

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