Keegan Thompson labors in Cubs’ 8-5 loss to Reds

Cubs starter Keegan Thompson looks at the videoboard after allowing a three-run home run to the Reds’ Aristides Aquino during the second inning Sunday in Cincinnati. (AP Photos)

CINCINNATI — An uncharacteristically short start from right-hander Keegan Thompson kicked off the Cubs’ 8-5 loss Sunday to the Reds.

Thompson was charged with four runs in 1⅔ innings. It was the first time in two months he had left a game before the fourth.