Reds Demolish Orioles with Explosive Offensive Performance
What an incredible game for the Cincinnati Reds!
They stormed past the Baltimore Orioles with a jaw-dropping 24-2 victory, delivering a masterclass in both hitting and pitching. As a Reds fan, this was a night to remember.Early Inning Action
The game started off a bit slow for both teams with a scoreless first inning. However, things changed in the top of the 2nd inning when Jake Fraley scored the first run for the Reds, thanks to a single by Austin Wynns. This set the tone, and the Reds began their relentless onslaught. A throwing error by the Orioles allowed Jordan Westburg to score and tie the game at 1 in the bottom of the 2nd, but the Reds were just getting heated up.Massive 3rd Inning Surge
The top of the 3rd inning brought fireworks!
Elly De La Cruz kicked things off with a solo homer to right center. The team didn't stop there, piling on seven more runs in the inning. Key hits came from Jake Fraley, Noelvi Marte, and Noelvi Marte again after a pickoff error by the pitcher. By the end of the inning, the Reds were leading 8-1. Unstoppable Momentum
The Reds just couldn't be stopped. Noelvi Marte and Austin Wynns continued their hitting spree in the 4th inning, boosting the Reds to a 10-1 lead. Gavin Lux and Austin Hays added to the tally in the 5th inning, extending the lead to 12-1. The 7th inning saw contributions from almost every batter, with Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl amongst those driving in more runs.Grand Finale
The 8th inning might have been the cherry on top
. After another amazing performance by Noelvi Marte with a three-run homer, and Austin Wynns showing off with a 403-foot homer, the Reds were sitting comfortably at 24-1. The Orioles managed to homer with Adley Rutschman in the bottom of the 8th, making the score 24-2, but it was far too late to mount a comeback.Closing Thoughts
Our Cincinnati Reds showcased their prowess with consistent batting, complementing a solid pitching effort. Every player contributed to this landslide victory. Watching highlights of such games is why I'm a Reds fan. Let's hope they keep this momentum going forward!
Go Reds! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Orioles (April 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 25 | 1 |