Cubs Lose Season Finale to Reds 3-0

The Chicago Cubs concluded their 2024 season with a 3-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, marking their 16th shutout of the year and finishing with an 83-79 record, identical to the previous season. Caleb Kilian pitched five shutout innings, showcasing potential for a relief role despite the team's overall struggle and their tying for second place in the NL Central with the Cardinals. The Reds' Elly De La Cruz broke the scoreless tie in the 10th inning with a two-run double, securing a victory after a five-game losing streak. Fans showed support with nearly 3 million in attendance this season, the highest since 2019, but the Cubs must address key challenges in the offseason to improve competitiveness. The Cubs will begin their 2025 season in Tokyo against the Dodgers, looking to build on gradual growth from this year. Both the Cubs and Reds enter an offseason of reflection and potential restructuring, with the Reds seeking a new manager after a disappointing year.