The lead
July 12, 2026 - Cincinnati - Alex Bregman earned 13 hitting FP, Pete Crow-Armstrong added 8 hitting FP, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Chicago answered Friday's shutout loss with a road win, stacking eight runs against Cincinnati pitching. The Reds scored four but could not catch the Cubs.
Pitching and matchup notes
Cubs pitching weathered enough damage to secure the road win. AthX Engine graded Chicago at 15 team FP.
Bats that changed the board
Bregman's 13 hitting FP topped the entire Sunday hitting board heading into the Midsummer Classic.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
Pre-break hitting spikes move daily leaderboards. Bregman's 13 FP and the Cubs' 15 team FP register separately from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
Crow-Armstrong entered the break as AthX Engine's June Hitter of the Month; both clubs resume after All-Star Week.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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