The Cubs faced Reds ace Hunter Greene in his first game back from a strained groin that landed him on the injured list two weeks ago. Batting eighth in the batting order, Nico Hoerner was the first to record a hit off Greene, roping a double to left field in the third inning.

Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam, Logan O’Hoppe also homered in a five-run seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the skidding Athletics 10-5 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive victory.