Andrew Abbott Named All-Star After Dominant Reds Win Over Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies aim to stop a three-game losing streak to the Milwaukee Brewers by starting Ranger Suarez, who has been strong in his recent outings, against Brewers' veteran Jose Quintana. The Chicago Cubs secured a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, boosted by Ben Brown's six scoreless innings and effective relief pitching, although the Cubs struggled with runners in scoring position. In contrast, Cubs starter Colin Rea had a difficult outing in a different game, allowing six runs and contributing to a 6-2 loss. Reds' pitcher Andrew Abbott has been dominant, earning National League Pitcher of the Month honors with a 1.51 ERA and seven scoreless innings against the Cubs, helping Cincinnati secure a win and potentially positioning himself for the All-Star game. The Reds' offense, including home runs from TJ Friedl, Tyler Stephenson, and Jake Fraley, provided solid run support to complement Abbott's pitching. Despite the Cubs' recent struggles, the Reds have capitalized on strong pitching performances to challenge their opponents.