Exciting Extra-Inning Victory! 
What a thrilling game it was for our beloved Braves as they faced off against the Cincinnati Reds and emerged triumphantly in an 11-inning showdown! It was a game of true grit and determination at our home ground, and our team did not let us down. Let's dive right into this nail-biter. Strong Start and Some Tight Moments
Right from the get-go, Austin Riley showed us why he's an invaluable part of this team. With a stunning double in the first inning, followed by an RBI from Matt Olson's sacrifice fly, we took an early lead. Our relief pitchers did a fantastic job keeping the Reds at bay. Both Spencer Schwellenbach and Montero consistently held the Reds back before the Reds managed to tie things up in the 5th inning.High Drama in Late Innings! 
As the tension mounted, the Reds gave us a scare, taking a 4-2 lead in the 9th inning due to Rece Hinds' homer. But you could count on the Braves to rally in the bottom of the 9th! Ozzie Albies kicked things off with a walk, and Sean Murphy followed with a crucial single. What followed was an electrifying play by Michael Harris II, who not only brought the game to a 4-4 tie but smartly advanced on a fielding error! The drama continued into extra innings until Drake Baldwin sealed the win with a line-drive single, sending our fans into a frenzy!On to the Next! 
Overall, it was a collective team effort that spelled victory for our Braves. Hats off to the management for making some critical strategic decisions, such as pinch-running and pitching changes, that led to this well-deserved win. Now, with this fantastic win boosting our spirits, let's hope our team carries this momentum forward in the season. Go Braves! 
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Scoreboard for Reds @ Braves (May 8th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E | |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 1 |