The series finale between the Cubs and Reds is set to begin in a rain delay. The rain had yet to begin when the 12:40 p.m. CT original start time passed, but it loomed in the forecast. The new first pitch is scheduled for 1:50 p.m. CT, the teams announced.

The Cincinnati Reds are in playoff position for the 1st time since April 29 and control their own path because they own the tiebreaker over the Mets.

Rainy weather around Great American Ball Park has delayed the start of the Chicago Cubs series finale Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.

The Cubs had runners on first and second with two outs in the ninth against Tony Santillan, who struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong for his 7th save of the season.

Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Gavin Lux (2) hits a base hit in the sixth inning between Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Sept. 21, 2025. / Albert Cesare / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds swept Chicago Cubs on Sunday, beating them 1-0 and winning their fifth straight games.

Each game the Cincinnati Reds play over the next week will be their most important to date, including a series finale against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Reds are now in the third NL Wild Card spot, because they won the season-series over the Mets 4-2. Cincinnati plays Pittsburgh at home and Milwaukee on the road next week. New York is at the Cubs and Miami.