Tough Battle in Cincinnati
Well, Braves fans, it wasn't the outcome we were hoping for, but our boys gave it their all tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. The final score was a close 3-2, and it truly was a nail-biter till the very end.Early Innings
The game began on a somber note offensively for us, with Jurickson Profar, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley all striking out in the top of the 1st inning. Despite some great pitching by the Reds, Drake Baldwin managed to keep our hopes alive with a single to center in the 2nd inning. However, big opportunities to score with bases loaded were mistimed, as White struck out swinging and Nick Allen flied out to end the inning.Reds Take the Lead
The pitching duel continued into the 6th inning, where a crucial single from Matt McLain brought home Will Benson to break the deadlock. The Reds took this moment to seize control, with Benson later hitting a two-run home run in the 7th inning to extend their lead.Late Rally Falls Short
Not ones to give up, our Braves fought back valiantly in the 9th inning. A walk by Marcell Ozuna followed by a clutch single from Michael Harris II and another single from Ozzie Albies finally put us on the scoreboard. A sacrifice fly from Luke Williams saw Harris II score, bringing us to within one run of tying. Unfortunately, it just wasn't enough as Profar grounded out to end the game.Our Braves will bounce back, as always. With strong performances by our lineup, there's plenty to be hopeful about moving forward! Let's keep supporting our team! Go Braves!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Reds (August 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |