A Nail-Biter in Phoenix! 
The Arizona Diamondbacks edged out the Cincinnati Reds in a thrilling contest that had fans on the edge of their seats! The game started off slowly as both teams' pitchers dominated the action early. A couple of walks in the first inning for the D-backs didn't amount to any runs, but the home crowd was buzzing with anticipation.The Early Breakthrough 
In the second inning, Ketel Marte set the tone with a beautiful single to right field, bringing in Alek Thomas after Geraldo Perdomo was hit by a pitch. This early strike had the D-backs up 1-0, and it looked like the momentum was firmly on our side.Pitching Duel and Defensive Plays 
The middle innings saw some solid pitching from the D-backs' bullpen, as Kyle Ginkel, Tommy Henry, and others kept the Reds at bay. However, in the sixth inning, the Reds managed to level things up with a solo homer from Sammy Stafura. But our defense came through when it mattered, quashing further Reds' attempts to take the lead.Pavin Smith the Hero! 
With the game tied at 1-1, the pressure was on, but that pressure was no match for Pavin Smith! In the bottom of the 8th inning, he smacked a 424-foot homer to right-center field, sending the fans into a frenzy and putting the D-backs ahead 2-1. It was an electrifying moment that highlighted the resilience and character of our team.Closing it Out 
The 9th inning was as tense as it gets. After Drey Jameson and Bryce Jarvis pitched delicately around some scares, including a daring walk, it was Jose Jarvis on the mound who induced a game-ending fielder's choice to seal the victory for the Diamondbacks. Overall, it was a gritty performance by our boys in Sedona Red!
The team showed heart, talent, and an unshakeable determination to come out on top. On to the next game, D-backs! Let's keep this momentum going! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Diamondbacks (March 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |