Reds outfielder Drew Stubbs broke out of a massive 1-for-37 slump on Saturday to lead the Reds past the Cubs. He finished with a single, a double and a home run, collecting two RBI and scoring two runs of his own in the 4-3 victory at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
Stubbs, 25, got off to a rough start this season with a .572 OPS over 70 April at-bats. But a strong May and a few bursts of power in June and July put him at 11 home runs and 43 RBI at the All-Star break. Not bad for a rookie known mostly for his speed, and now he’s looking to finish the season strong.
The Reds boast a one-game lead in the National League Central over the heavily-favored Cardinals, who are just about to get underway against the Marlins. It’s going to be a fun final few months.
