A Victory for the Reds! 
Fellow Reds fans, what a nail-biter of a game! The Cincinnati Reds pulled off a thrilling win against the Colorado Rockies, clinching it 8-7. 
Starting strong in the first inning, Elly De La Cruz set us on the board as Noelvi Marte hit a single, bringing De La Cruz home. And let's not forget Austin Hays drawing a walk, setting up a fantastic position for Marte's hit.
Mid-Game Action 
The Rockies delivered a strong response in the third inning. Jordan Beck smashed a homer, and a tricky ground-rule double from Michael Toglia brought home two more runs for the opposition. But fear not, the Reds rallied! Spencer Steer powered a beautiful 383-foot homer bringing Hays home yet again! 
Things remained tense as the Rockies equalized at 6-6 at the end of the fifth through a sacrifice fly by Brenton Doyle. But the Reds had their sights firmly on victory. Santiago Espinal delivered on an infield single, scoring Hays. Meanwhile, Blake Dunn's craftsmanship shined, bringing Marte home and setting the stage for a takeover in the seventh inning.
Defensive Mastery & Closing In 
The final innings were a testament to our tenacity and defensive prowess. Even as Beck hit another long homer in the eighth, threatening our lead, the Reds' bullpen silenced any more Rockies' attempts. Emilio Pagán sealed the deal in the ninth, with a fantastic pitching display that saw Rockies' last hopes fly away.Walking away from this high-stakes encounter with a win is sure to keep the momentum going. Let's continue to cheer on the Reds as they power through the season!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Rockies (April 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |