Tough Loss for the Reds
Hey Reds fans, it was a frustrating night in Cleveland as our Cincinnati Reds fell to the Guardians 5-2.
Let's dive into the summary and key moments of the game.Pitching Duel Ends in Disappointment
Our boys struggled to get the bats going early in the game. Props to Cleveland's pitchers for keeping our lineup quiet for most of the night. The top of the 1st saw TJ Friedl, Elly De La Cruz, and Tyler Stephenson all making quick outs. The Guardians drew first blood with Steven Kwan's homer to right.Offense Struggles to Get Going
Unfortunately, the trend continued into the 2nd and 3rd innings with Spencer Steer, Ty France, and Jake Fraley making quick outs. We missed a golden opportunity in the top of the 4th when Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson struck out. Meanwhile, Cleveland added another run in the bottom of the 4th.Late Rally Comes Up Short
We saw a glimmer of hope in the 7th inning. A bunt single from TJ Friedl and an infield single by Elly De La Cruz brought us within one. We managed to tie the game in the 8th after a double by Jake Fraley and a single by Santiago Espinal.But just as we were getting excited, the bottom of the 8th crushed our spirits. Jose Ramirez hit a devastating 3-run homer, putting the Guardians ahead for good.
Ninth-Inning Hope, Dashed Again
Going into the 9th, we had a chance to pull it back. TJ Friedl walked, then Elly De La Cruz singled, putting runners on the corners with no outs. But after that, Tyler Stephenson walked to load the bases, our hopes were dashed as Spencer Steer lined out, Ty France struck out, and Jake Fraley grounded into a fielder's choice to end the game.Stay strong, Reds Nation. Better days and wins are ahead!
We'll get them next time. Reds forever!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Guardians (September 25th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |