Chicago Cubs at Unique Spot in History With Regards to Jameson Taillon

Taillon went 4.2 innings in the game, surrendering six hits and four earned runs. He walked one and struck out five.

For the season, he's 0-3 with a disappointing 8.04 ERA. He's struck out 32 in 31.1 innings.

He signed a four-year, $68 million deal with the Cubs this offseason after spending the last two years with the New York Yankees.

Taillon made his debut in 2016 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and spent four years on the mound in Pittsburgh. He missed all of the 2020 season but spent 2021 and 202 in the Bronx.

For his career, he's 51-38 with a 4.00 ERA in 151 games.

The Cubs are now 22-29 on the season while the Reds are 23-29. The two teams will play again on Sunday at 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.

NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL STANDINGS:

1) Milwaukee Brewers, 27-25 (3-7 last 10)

2) Pittsburgh Pirates, 25-26 (4-6 last 10)

3) St. Louis Cardinals, 24-30 (6-4 last 10)

4) Cincinnati Reds, 23-29 (4-6 last 10)

5) Chicago Cubs, 22-29 (3-7 last 10)