On Thursday, Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (2-4) was in charge from the outset against Chicago and retired the first 13 batters he faced. Chicago didn't register a hit until Matt Thaiss's one-out single in the top of the fifth inning.

The Cincinnati Reds avoided the sweep on Thursday and beat the Chicago White Sox 7-1. They used home runs from their young core. Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Will Benson all homered to fuel the Cincinnati offense.

MLB game between Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski looks back at some key players he wishes he had different thoughts on prior to the season.