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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 Friday night at Great American Ball Park.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene knew the emotions of making his first start of the season played a role in him having one of the worst outings of his career last week. Greene's second start on Friday night was a reminder of how dominant the Cincinnati Reds ace can be when he is at the top of his game.

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The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs will try to put one-run losses behind them when they open a three-game series Friday night in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Hunter Greene struck out 12 and allowed three hits in seven dominant innings, Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Friday night.

The Cincinnati Reds have made a confusing decision Friday after putting utility man Spencer Steer in centerfield.

The Reds get injury news on McLain and Hayes on Friday.