# Reds’ Rollercoaster Halves Season | Chicago Cubs News

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Published: 2026-07-13T00:58:33+00:00
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The Reds’ first half ends in heartbreak with an 8-4 loss to the Cubs, dropping them to 43-52 and nine games under .500 — a brutal slide from their April surge. A disastrous seventh inning, fueled by bullpen collapse and Andrew Abbott’s shortest start in weeks, sealed the fate. With two players headed to the All-Star Game and a brutal stretch ahead, the Reds must regroup fast or risk setting a franchise record for the worst season ever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/943e52e8fc492815

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