Sept. 03--Rookie Kris Bryant hit a two-run, game-tying home run in the eighth inning but committed a fielding error with two out in the ninth that led to Joey Votto's three-run homer in the Reds' 7-4 victory Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have lost six of their last eight games.
Power punch
The Cubs, playing without rookie sensation Kyle Schwarber because of right rib soreness, had enough power as Tommy La Stella and Anthony Rizzo also homered in the third and fourth innings off Reds starter Rasiel Iglesias.
Hammel humbled
Jason Hammel, pitching on his 33rd birthday, was upset he struggled again in the first inning when he gave up a leadoff home run to Jason Bourgeois and failed to pitch six innings for his 10th consecutive start. He was charged with four runs on seven hits.
In the field
Bryant's error occurred two batters after La Stella made a diving stop at second base to retire pinch-hitter Tucker Barnhart to start the ninth off closer Hector Rondon.
Key number
7 -- Cubs players who have started in right field.
The quote
"I didn't do my job." Hammel
Up next
Vs. Diamondbacks Friday, 1:20 p.m., CSN.
