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Box Score 8/18: Reds and Cubs claw through a 23-run game
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (4) is tagged out by Chicago Cubs catcher Alex Avila (13) during the second inning at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2017.  Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

Box Score 8/18: Reds and Cubs claw through a 23-run game

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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while applauding the Reds for their strength against the Cubs (ignoring the Pirates five-game losing skid). 

Happy birthday today to Evan Gattis, Bart Scott and Jeremy Shockey. On this date in 1981, Herschel Walker made news by taking out a $1 million insurance policy in case he was injured.   

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Have a good Friday, everyone. We made it through the week. Red Sox-Yankees weekend, so giddy-up.

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