Initial Impressions
Well, Marlins fans, this game saw some initial sparks that really had us hopeful! The early innings provided a seesaw battle, with our boys making some notable plays. Unfortunately, it ultimately didn't go our way.Early Lead and Homer Action 
Our bats woke up in the 3rd inning! After a quiet start, Jake Burger launched a two-run homer, followed by Josh Bell's solo shot, putting us ahead 3-1. It was electric to see them swinging for the fences! We also saw Dane Myers continuously putting pressure with his speed and aggressive baserunning.Mid-Game Comeback Momentum
The Reds responded fiercely with a big display of power. By the end of the 3rd inning, thanks to some back-to-back homers by Cincinnati, we found ourselves trailing 3-4. Still, we clawed back to a 5-4 lead in the 4th inning— Jake Burger again delivering clutch hits, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. with quick feet on the bases. Moments like these showed the heart we have in this team.Late Inning Struggles 
However, the 6th inning proved costly. The Reds jumped on our bullpen to extend their lead to 10-6. Homers from Hinds and Espinal were daggers that affected our momentum. Despite efforts, our bats went quiet, and we couldn't rally back in the later innings. Final Thoughts
The final score of 6-10 is a tough pill to swallow. Bright spots like Jake Burger's solid day at the plate and Josh Bell’s power need to be commended. We'll need to tighten up the bullpen, but the season is still young. Let’s pick up our heads and look forward to the next game! Go Marlins!
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Scoreboard for Marlins @ Reds (July 13th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 |