Cubs Rally Behind McGuire, Suzuki Home Runs to Beat Reds

Reese McGuire made an impressive Chicago Cubs debut by hitting two home runs against the Cincinnati Reds, helping the Cubs rally from a five-run deficit to win 11-8. Called up from Triple-A Iowa due to Miguel Amaya's injury and Carson Kelly's illness, McGuire homered off left-handed pitchers Nick Lodolo and Taylor Rogers, with the second homer tying the game in the eighth inning. Seiya Suzuki followed with a go-ahead three-run homer in the same inning, contributing to the Cubs' comeback and securing their fourth straight three-game series victory. McGuire's performance was unexpected but crucial, marking his first two-homer game in an eight-year major league career. The Cubs scored the majority of their runs late in the game, outscoring the Reds significantly in the seventh through ninth innings. This dramatic win highlighted the depth and resilience of the Cubs' lineup.