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Cincinnati Reds BLOW 9th Inning Lead at Chicago Cubs, SPOIL Chase Petty's gem | Recap, Highlights
0:00 Watch the 9th inning (if you dare) 14:00 Post Game Show Trace and Craig will be LIVE in the 9th inning. A crucial National League Central series opener kicks off at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 4, 2026, as the first-place Chicago Cubs (22-12) host the second-place Cincinnati Reds (20-14). The Cubs are riding high after a series sweep of the Diamondbacks, seizing a two-game lead over Cincinnati, while the Reds look to break a three-game skid after being swept by the Pirates. ----------------------------------- Check out our partners ⤵️ Get 20% off sitewide at Homage with promo code CHATTER at checkout: homage.com/CBOX The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-... Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com It’s OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org ----------------------------------- Pitching Matchup: Young Arm vs. Veteran Stability The Reds are recalling top prospect Chase Petty to make his 2026 debut, a high-stakes spot against their biggest rival. Petty, who had a challenging 2025 appearance, started 2026 with a 4.38 ERA over six starts in Triple-A. He faces a tough assignment against the Cubs' Edward Cabrera, who has been a standout in 2026. Cabrera (3-0, 3.06 ERA) has provided stability to the Cubs' rotation, bringing a 1.19 WHIP and strong strikeout numbers into this matchup. Top Performers & Keys to the Game The Cubs’ offense has been clicking, led by Nico Hoerner (.280+ AVG, 26 RBI) and Seiya Suzuki, who has been hot over the last 10 games. The Cubs have won 16 of their last 20 games and are 14-5 at home. For Cincinnati, the offense revolves around Elly De La Cruz, who has showcased elite power with 10 home runs early in the season. However, the Reds' offense has struggled recently, scoring 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 10 games. The team, managed by Terry Francona, needs to find consistent production outside of De La Cruz to break their road losing streak. Weather & Betting Trends Inclement weather threatened the game, with thunderstorms expected, causing the first pitch to be moved up to 6:10 p.m. CT. Betting analysts strongly favor the Cubs (-210) due to the pitching mismatch and home-field advantage. While the over/under is set high (11.5 runs), the Under has been profitable in recent head-to-head matchups. What's at Stake A win for the Cubs could extend their lead in the NL Central and continue their momentum. For the Reds, a win for Petty in his return would provide a massive morale boost and shrink the gap to one game, proving they can compete with the division leaders despite their recent slump.
OT WINNER TAYLOR HALL #nhl #fyp
The NHL’s division system has always played a huge role in shaping how the playoffs unfold, and it quietly decides how difficult a team’s path really is. Teams spend the entire regular season battling within their own division, building rivalries and getting used to the same opponents. When the playoffs start, those same matchups carry over into the first rounds. On paper it creates intensity and familiarity, but in reality it can create completely different levels of difficulty depending on where a team is placed. Some divisions are loaded from top to bottom, forcing teams to survive constant heavy matchups just to advance, while others give a bit more room to operate. That is where the conversation starts to get heated. When a team like the Carolina Hurricanes falls behind 2 to 0 and still manages to come back without it ever feeling out of reach, people begin to question how tough the road actually is. In some divisions, going down like that means the series is basically over because the competition punishes every mistake. In others, there is more margin for error, and that changes how these games feel. It is not just about how good a team is, it is about the environment they are playing in and the level of pressure they are facing every shift. Because of that, the division format ends up driving narratives just as much as it creates matchups. A comeback in one division is seen as grit and resilience, while the exact same comeback somewhere else can get brushed off as expected or even lucky. Fans notice those differences, and it fuels debates about which teams are truly being tested and which ones are benefiting from the structure. The system guarantees rivalries and drama, but it also guarantees that not every playoff path is equal, and that is why moments like this always turn into bigger conversations than just one game. #nhlplayoffs #OTWINNER #hockey#nhlhighlights
Why Emerson Hancock Is Here to Stay In the #Mariners Rotation | #SeattleSports
Ryan Rowland Smith joins Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman (Wyman & Bob - weekdays 2-7p) to discuss the Seattle Mariners tough ...
MLB Power Rankings: Yankees Pass Dodgers for + ALL 5 NL Central Teams in Top 10!
Power Rankings: Yankees Pass Dodgers for + ALL 5 NL Central Teams in Top 10! Huge shakeup this week! The New York Yankees jump up after passing the Dodgers, while the Atlanta Braves stay locked in at #1 with the best record in baseball. The biggest story? The entire NL Central has crashed the Top 10 — all five teams are ranked this week. The Cubs are surging, the Cardinals crack the list in a rebuild year, and the Reds, Brewers, and Pirates are all hanging tough in a ridiculously competitive division. Full Power Rankings Breakdown... Who’s too high? Who’s too low? Is the NL Central really this good? Drop your thoughts in the comments! This is a clip from the full episode. Watch the full episode HERE: https://youtu.be/aZt-hmgA64w?si=2YT6NJXwSrzVISkM #MLBPowerRankings #Yankees #Dodgers #NLCentral #Braves #FlippinBats SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander content including weekly Monday episodes, Ohtani News episodes, and weekly guest episode with John Smoltz: https://www.youtube.com/flippinbatspod?sub_confirmation=1 Like Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flippinbatspod/ Follow Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flippinbatspod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@flippinbatspod Follow Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlippinBatsPod Follow Flippin’ Bats with Ben Verlander on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flippinbatspod/
Mariners Rotation Decisions + Weekend Series Takeaways w/Ryan Rowland-Smith | #SeattleSports
Ryan Rowland Smith joins Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman (Wyman & Bob - weekdays 2-7p) to discuss the Seattle Mariners tough ...
McDavid & Draisaitl: We're Going BACKWARDS #oilers #nhlplayoffs #hockey
It's been a tough few days for the Edmonton Oilers after their loss to Anaheim with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl speaking ...
Alabama Schedule Breakdown: LSU’s Chemistry Test & Tennessee’s Tough Road Environment #cfb
Alabama's road schedule has two massive tests: LSU trying to jell together and Tennessee bringing one of the toughest ...
SWEEP ALERT: Cajuns, Southern Miss & South Alabama FINISH the weekend off with series SWEEPS
Southern Miss, Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, and South Alabama sweep their weekend series, shaking up the Sun Belt baseball standings and reigniting at-large NCAA tournament hopes. Can the Cajuns ride their late-season surge into postseason contention? Dave Schultz spotlights key pitching performances, pivotal RPI shifts, and the sudden vulnerability of teams like Texas State after a tough stretch. Analysis focuses on the Sun Belt’s growing RPI problem, with sweeps not always translating to upward movement and teams like Coastal Carolina struggling to finish the job against underdogs. The episode breaks down Troy’s stumble, South Alabama’s postseason chances, and the critical role of upcoming matchups—especially as RPI calculations threaten to undermine impressive series wins. Who will capitalize on late-season momentum, and can the conference land more NCAA bids amid mounting pressure? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSunBelt?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #sunbelt #CollegeFootball #NCAA #CollegeBasketball #collegesoftball #Collegebaseball #lockedonsunbelt #NCAASoftball #marshallthunderingherd #appstate #mountaineers #troytrojans #ulmwarhawks #odumonarchs #georgiasouthern #georgiastate #coastalcarolina #jmudukes #chanticleers #louisianaragincajuns #southernmiss #goldeneagles #arkansasstate #redwolves #texasstatebobcats #southalabamajaguars