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Bryant's Big Night Helps Cubs Overcome Arrieta's Struggles

Kris Bryant became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game, and Jake Arrieta added a solo shot in the ballpark where he threw a no-hitter in April, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 11-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

 

The Cubs pulled out of their 1-6 slide behind a tandem that's had some historic moments in Cincinnati.

 

Arrieta (12-2) threw his second career no-hitter on April 21 during a 16-0 win over the Reds. Bryant led the way with a pair of homers in that game, including a grand slam that gave him a career-high six RBIs.

 

Arrieta struggled in his return to Cincinnati, giving up a season-high five runs in five innings, but Bryant drove in six runs again to help the right-hander pull through. Bryant's 16 total bases were a Cubs record, and his five hits marked a career high.

 

John Lester (9-3, 2.10 ERA) tries to become the second Cubs starter with 10 wins. He's 2-0 with a 3.38 ERA in six career starts against the Reds, including two this season.

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