Reds Fall to Cubs in Spring Training Matchup

Cincinnati's late pitching change not enough to overcome Chicago in preseason game

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Chicago Cubs 6-5 in a Spring Training game on March 9, 2023. The game was tied 5-5 in the bottom of the 6th inning when the Reds brought in a position player, M. Cachutt, to pitch, replacing starter L. Stoudt. The Cubs were able to capitalize on the pitching change and score the winning run.

Why it matters

Spring Training games provide an early look at how teams are shaping up before the regular season begins. The Reds and Cubs are division rivals, so this matchup gives fans a preview of the competition they can expect to see when the games start to count.

The details

With the game tied 5-5 in the bottom of the 6th, the Reds made the unusual decision to bring in position player M. Cachutt to pitch, replacing starter L. Stoudt. The Cubs were able to score the winning run against the position player pitcher, handing the Reds the loss.

  • The game was played on March 9, 2023 during Spring Training.

The players

M. Cachutt

A position player for the Cincinnati Reds who was brought in to pitch in the 6th inning.

L. Stoudt

The starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who was replaced by M. Cachutt in the 6th inning.

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The takeaway

While Spring Training games don't count in the standings, they provide valuable opportunities for teams to evaluate their rosters and try out different lineup and pitching combinations. The Reds' decision to bring in a position player to pitch in a close game against a division rival was an unusual move that ultimately proved costly.