Frequently Asked Questions
What was Cody Bellinger's first hit as a Cubs player?
Bellinger hit a 384-foot home run in his first at-bat against Connor Overton, driving in Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson. He went 4 at-bats without a strikeout in the game.
How did Eric Hosmer perform against the Reds after struggling in the Brewers series?
Hosmer went 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs, hitting a double and a pair of singles. This was a major bounce-back after being hitless throughout the entire Brewers series.
Why did Drew Smyly struggle so much in his start against Cincinnati?
Smyly pitched only 4.2 innings, allowing six earned runs on nine hits with just three strikeouts. He has historically been inconsistent and struggled especially against NL Central opponents.
How effective was Keegan Thompson in relief of Drew Smyly?
Thompson pitched 3.1 innings, allowed only one hit, and struck out three batters to clean up Smyly's mess. He showed he could be a reliable bullpen arm that the Cubs can count on for multiple innings.
Which other new Cubs player got their first hit in this game besides Bellinger?
Newly acquired catcher Tucker Barnhart also recorded his first Cubs hit in the game. Along with Bellinger and Hosmer, three players got their first hits as Cubs in this fourth game of the season.