Reds Dominate in a Thrilling Victory Over the Astros! 
What a game for all the Cincinnati fans out there! Our Reds brought the heat from the get-go and took home a fantastic win against the Houston Astros with a final score of 13-9. Let's dive into the excitement!A Sizzling Start with a Bang! 
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The game couldn't have kicked off better for the Reds! In the top of the 1st inning, with TJ Friedl walking and Matt McLain getting hit by a pitch, Elly De La Cruz set the tone early with a monstrous 354-foot homer to left, bringing in three fantastic runs right off the bat! And the momentum didn't stop there. The lineup delivered a barrage of scoring with players like Tyler Stephenson and Will Benson adding to the tally. By the end of the first, we found ourselves leading 10-1. Incredible!Red Hot Reds Keep It Rolling! 
The offense didn't falter as McLain blasted another homer in the 3rd, further extending our lead. While the Astros tried to claw back into the game, putting up a significant fight in their half of the 3rd inning with a valiant 6-run rally, it wasn't enough to shake the Reds' confidence. Connor Joe and Friedl continued to showcase their speed and hitting prowess, each contributing crucial runs to keep our lead comfortable.Sealing the Deal! 
Our mighty Reds held strong through the final innings. The bullpen delivered an impressive job by quelling Astros' late attempts to narrow the gap. Spencer Steer, with his quick move to second and eventual selve into home courtesy of Joe's single, capped off the Reds' scoring highlights. Our pitchers, including Ashcraft, kept the opposition in check, especially when things got tense in the late innings.In true Cincinnati Reds fashion, it was a phenomenal team effort filled with grit and determination. A salute to all the players who showed up and celebrated this hard-fought victory. What a day to be a Reds fan! Here's to the next win!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Astros (May 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 0 |