A Rocky Start Turns into an Unforgettable Victory
Oh, what a night for us Cincinnati Reds fans!
Our boys faced off against the Colorado Rockies in what turned out to be a nail-biter of a game, eventually pulling through with a fantastic 12-7 win. Let me walk you through the rollercoaster that was last night's game.Early Inning Jitters
The game didn't start off too hot for the Reds. The first inning had us trailing by four, thanks to a series of singles from the Rockies and some impeccable RBI work from their roster. Our boys TJ Friedl, Elly De La Cruz, and Jeimer Candelario were fighting hard but just couldn't get those early runs.
Chipping Away
The Reds' resilience started to show in the 3rd with Candelario smashing a homer, bringing in Friedl and putting the first two Reds runs on the scoreboard. The excitement was palpable, but we were still trailing 4-2. By the 5th inning, though, Friedl hit a game-changing home run, and just like that, we were tied 4-4. The comeback was on, and you could feel the momentum shifting.The Rockies Bite Back
Unfortunately, the Rockies weren't going down without a fight. They managed to snag a few more runs, bringing the score to 7-4 by the end of the 7th inning.
Our hearts were racing, the tension was thick, but hope was not lost.The Unforgettable 9th Inning Rally
Then came the 9th inning, a moment that will be etched in Reds lore for years to come. Starting off, Spencer Steer lit the fuse with a mind-blowing homer, blasting in two runs and giving us that fleeting lead. But oh, we weren't done there. Blake Dunn (stepping in for Hurtubise), walked and set the stage for what was about to come. With bases loaded, Jonathan India steps up and delivers a grand slam, bringing the score to 12-7.
The crowd (well, at least the Reds fans) went wild!Sealing the Deal
In the bottom of the 9th, with Brent Suter on the mound for the Reds, it was clear we were moments away from sealing this victory. The Rockies tried to muster a rally, but our defense stood tall, closing the game without allowing any further runs. The final out felt like a collective sigh of relief and joy. Reds win 12-7!Tonight wasn't just a win; it was a testament to our team's never-say-die attitude. The boys showed what it means to wear the Reds uniform: resilience, tenacity, and the sheer thrill of baseball.
To all my Reds fans, tonight we celebrate this incredible victory! Let's carry this energy through the season. Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Rockies (June 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 1 |