Suzuki's home run sparked the Cubs to score four runs in the second inning to take control of the game and win 7-4. Lars Nootvar returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two games against the Reds in Cincinnati, his home base.
He hit a timely hit in his third at-bat of the fourth inning with two outs in front of center field. He went 5-for-2 with two hits and two RBIs in his second timely run, bringing his batting average to 4.1.