# Cubs vs Reds Pitchers Duel

> Clay Holmes and Chase Burns face off in a pitchers' duel.
- Title: Cubs vs Reds Pitchers Duel · OutKick | Shortify
- Summary: Clay Holmes and Chase Burns face off in a pitchers' duel. The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds prepare for a critical MLB game with Clay Holmes and Chase…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-betting/clay-holmes-chase-burns-pitchers-duel-cubs-visit-reds-great-american-ball-park
- Author: David Troy
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: clay holmes, chase burns, cubs, reds, great american ball park, mlb, pitchers duel, news, politics
## Cubs in wild-card race
The Chicago Cubs are 85-68 for the season and currently in control of the first wild-card spot.
## Cubs pitching struggles
Clay Holmes is 6-7 with a 2.85 era and a 1.15 whip for the season.
## Reds' pitching challenge
Chase Burns has 15 wins against just three losses with a 2.80 era and a 1.15 whip.
## Cubs' offensive strength
The Cubs have one of the best offenses in the history of their organization but struggle with pitching.
## Reds' offensive highlights
Elly De La Cruz has continued to establish himself as one of the best in the game with 32 homers and 109 rbis.
## Game preview
The Cubs and Reds face off at Great American Ball Park with Clay Holmes and Chase Burns set to compete in a pitchers' duel.
## Key takeaway

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds prepare for a critical MLB game with Clay Holmes and Chase Burns set to compete in a pitchers' duel.