Kyle Hendricks was strong in Cubs' final 3-0 win over Reds – NBC Sports Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks waved to appreciative fans after what could be his final start for the Cubs, and Chicago beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Saturday as Isaac Paredes and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit run-scoring singles Eighth inning with three runs.

Hendricks allowed just two singles, one an infield hit, and walked two over 7 1/3 innings on an afternoon when a strong wind was blowing from the northeast at Wrigley Field. The 34-year-old right-hander struck out twice and retired 11 in a row.

Hendricks, a member of the 2016 World Series champion Cubs, is eligible to become a free agent after agreeing to a contract worth $70 million over five seasons. He was hugged by his teammates before leaving the mound and then received an ovation from the 38,180 crowd. After the game, he came out of the dugout to wave to the fans.

Dansby Swanson doubled Buck Farmer (3-2) early in the eighth. Justin Wilson relieved, Cody Bellinger hit a single and Seiya Suzuki was intentionally passed over.

Paredes pinch hit and looped a single up the middle to drive in the first run. After Pete Crow-Armstrong's RBI single, Mike Tauchman drew a bases-loaded walk.

Tyson Milller (5-1) got two outs in the eighth and Porter Hodge pitched a perfect ninth in 12 chances to complete a three-hitter.

Cincinnati has lost five straight. The Reds were shut out for the 16th time and were held to three or fewer goals for the 20th time.

Reds starter Rhett Lowder allowed three hits in five innings. The 22-year-old right-hander, the seventh overall pick in last year's amateur draft, debuted Aug. 30 and went 2-2 with a 1.17 ERA in six starts. He had 22 strikeouts and 14 walks in 30 2/3 innings and did not allow a home run.

TRAINER ROOM

Cubs: Suzuki was 2 for 2 with two walks as DH after missing two games with a right ankle sprain.

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Reds RHP Hunter Greene (9-5, 2.83) will start the season finale on Sunday.

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