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Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5

Pinch-hitter Javier Baez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

 

Joey Votto homered for the third time in three games and drove in three runs for Cincinnati. Kyle Farmer added a homer as the Reds' winning streak against Chicago ended at four.

 

Patrick Wilson walked after a nine-pitch at-bat to start the bottom of the ninth, pinch-hitter Ian Happ drew a pass an out later and Nico Hoerner loaded the bases when he was hit by a pitch by Heath Hembree (2-5).

 

Amir Garrett came on and allowed the game-winning hit.

 

Kimbrel (2-3) struck out three straight to end the top of the inning after putting two men on.

 

Kyle Hendricks, who'd gone at least six innings in 13 straight starts, lasted only 4 1/3 and surrendered the first five runs and nine hits while walking two and striking out four.

 

Miley lasted just as long, giving up seven hits, three earned runs and five walks.

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