The Reds scored four unearned runs and held on for the 5-3 win over the Cubs. Cincinnati got three in the first on two infield singles, a error and a broken bat single.
Giovanny Soto parked a 435 foot homer but that was matched by the Reds Adam Dunn who sent one 445 feet to give the Reds a 5-1 edge.
The Cubs loaded the bases in the ninth but failed to score.