Cubs Edge Reds 1-0 in Season Finale

Jameson Taillon delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven scoreless innings in the Chicago Cubs' 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, clinching a winning season for the Cubs at 82-78. Taillon allowed only four hits and two walks while striking out two, finishing the season with a 3.27 ERA and a strong finish of 4-0 with a 1.63 ERA over his last six starts. The Cubs scored the game's only run in the fifth inning, with Nico Hoerner leading off with a double and later scoring on a sacrifice fly by Miguel Amaya. Reds starter Nick Martinez pitched eight innings of one-run ball but suffered his first loss since mid-August, as the Reds continued to struggle with their sixth loss in eight games. The game was notably brief, lasting just 1 hour and 48 minutes, showcasing Taillon's efficiency on the mound.