The Cubs meet up with the Reds for the first time since the end of May.

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Monday game notes... • EVERYONE DIGS THE LONG BALL: The Cubs have hit 159 home runs, tied with the Mariners for third most, behind the Yankees (179) and Dodgers (164). But the Cubs have hit only 68 at home, which ranks 11th. Their 91 on the road are second most, just one behind the Mariners and eight more than anyone else. They have hit more homers in their first 53 games at Wrigley Field in 10 seasons, with a high of 87 in 2004. They hit 79 in 2021, 78 in 1987 and 75 in both 1958 and 1961. In 2022-24, they hit 51, 59 and

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