Impressive Victory for the Reds! 
What a fantastic day to be a Cincinnati Reds fan! Our boys did us proud with a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. From a shaky start to an exhilarating finish, the Reds brought the heat and showed Miami what we're made of. It's always a joy to watch when our team is firing on all cylinders. 
The Game-Changing Moments 
The game started with TJ Friedl setting the tone, doubling to right in the first inning. Even though Elly De La Cruz and company didn’t capitalize fully, Gavin Lux brought Friedl home with a solid single, getting us on the scoreboard first. 
When Austin Wynns hit a solo homer in the third, it leveled the game at 2-2 and reignited our spirits. In the fifth, Jake Fraley, who got on base with a walk and then stole second, was driven home by a Spencer Steer single. That gave us the lead, and we never looked back!
We saw the magic in the eighth with De La Cruz again showcasing his speed and intelligence on the base paths. He stole second and came home shortly after thanks to a well-placed hit by Jeimer Candelario. Wynns delivered again in the ninth to extend our advantage, scoring Steer with a clutch double.
Pitching and Defense on Point 
Our pitchers did a stellar job keeping the Marlins grounded after that initial home run by Matt Mervis. Major shoutout to Luis Cessa, Keynan Middleton, and Emilio Pagán for holding the line and making sure Miami couldn't make a comeback. The eighth inning looked a bit tense with a wild pitch moving Graham Pauley to second, but our defense held firm with key plays in the field, and Pagán closed it out perfectly in the ninth. 
Time to Celebrate, Reds Fans! 
It was a great day at the park for us. With the awesome energy and resilience shown by the team, it’s a good reminder why we love supporting the Reds. Here’s to many more wins and memorable moments. Wear that Reds gear with pride! Onwards and upwards, Reds Nation! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Marlins (April 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 |