The Reds are mulling a plan to use their Sept. 22 off day to manipulate the rotation in the final 2 must-win series of the season.

CINCINNATI — As Cincinnati Reds starter Hunter Greene took the mound in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, holding a 1-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs, he couldn’t help but think back to his April 7 start in San Francisco when he’d come one out from his first career nine-inning shutout.

For six-plus inning, something special was in the works at Great American Ball Park with Cincinnati Reds' starter Hunter Greene on the mound.

Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter and Will Benson drove in the only run with a fourth-inning double as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0

The last fastball Greene threw, his 107th pitch of the night, registered at 101.5 mph, according to Statcast. A splitter and a slider later, he struck out Ian Happ looking to complete the second shutout of his career and his first of nine innings.

Hunter Greene: "You see the best teams that are winning and doing their thing. They have that atmosphere they're in. It's something we strive for."

Chattanooga's season ends in three games after winning Game One. They had a 28-win improvement in 2025, after going 45-90 last season. The Lookouts are potentially getting more talent in 2026 with prospects scheduled to be promoted at some point next season.