The Cincinnati Reds left Wrigley Field on a sour note Wednesday afternoon, falling 6-1 to the Chicago Cubs in a frustrating series finale. And for manager Terry Francona, the loss brought more than just scoreboard disappointment — it brought tension to the postgame podium.
After his team managed just four hits and struck out 12 times, Francona wasn’t in the mood for silver linings. When asked whether he could take anything positive away from the series — despite winning two out of three — Francona shot back bluntly: “I don’t know why you asked that.”
He later added, “If I thought it was productive, I’d do it. It’s just not a productive way to do things,” emphasizing that moral victories weren’t on the menu.
“If I thought it was productive, I’d do it. It’s just not a productive way to do things.”
Tito was asked if he can take anything (positive) away from this week, after taking 2/3 from the Cubs at Wrigley.
“I don’t know why you asked that.”#Reds @WCPO pic.twitter.com/yDkJHODAPY
— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) August 6, 2025
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The Cubs didn’t just win — they dominated. Cade Horton delivered another gem, tossing 5 2/3 shutout innings while striking out six and walking none. The 23-year-old hasn’t allowed a run in 23 1/3 consecutive innings, extending a dominant streak that dates back nearly a month.