As the Chicago Cubs prepare to close out the first half with three games in Cincinnati, here are three takeaways from their series victory at Camden Yards.

Hunter Greene was dominant in his second game since coming off the injured list, striking out 12 in the Reds' victory over the Cubs. Greene pitched seven shutout innings as the Reds won series opener.

In his second outing of the year, Hunter Greene struck out 12 and allowed just three hits over seven shutout innings in a win over Chicago July 10.

The Cincinnati Reds are getting creative in their effort to remain in the National League wild-card race. Spencer Steer figures prominently in those plans for the Reds, who continue their three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs quietly re-signed former World Series champion Chas McCormick after his release from the organization.

David Peterson gave up a home run on the first pitch he threw in his Chicago Cubs debut, but the lefty settled in against the Milwaukee Brewers in an 8-2 win Saturday.

What started as a solid outing for Nick Lodolo turned into a deja vu nightmare in the top of the sixth inning.