Tough Loss for the Reds in Milwaukee
Tonight's game was a nail-biter as the Cincinnati Reds took on the Milwaukee Brewers, but sadly, we ended up on the wrong side of a 3-2 defeat. As a Reds fan, it's always tough to watch a game slip away—especially when we showed such promise during the eighth inning.
A Frustrating Start for the Reds
The game started off with our guys struggling to find a rhythm at the plate. Key hitters like TJ Friedl and Spencer Steer weren't able to get on base in the first inning, and Elly De La Cruz struck out looking. We built some momentum in the second when Jeimer Candelario drew a walk and Blake Dunn was hit by a pitch, but alas, we couldn’t capitalize with runners in scoring position.Brewers Take the Lead
Despite a solid defensive effort, the Brewers opened the scoring in the second inning when Garrett Mitchell drove in a run. Brice Turang extended their lead in the fifth with a two-run homer that pushed the score to 3-0. That one stung, Reds fans.
Eighth-Inning Rally Gives Hope
The eighth inning was when we really showed a spark. TJ Friedl singled to lead things off, and mild chaos ensued when a fielding error allowed Spencer Steer to reach base safely. This set us up perfectly for Christian Encarnacion-Strand's sacrifice fly, scoring Friedl. Then Candelario delivered in the clutch with a double, bringing Steer home and reducing the Brewers’ lead to 3-2. It was fantastic to see our boys rally like that. The spirit of the Reds was alive, even if the game did not ultimately swing in our favor.
Final Push Falls Short
In the top of the ninth, we just couldn't break through further. Gavin Lux struck out, then Santiago Espinal managed an infield single, keeping hope flickering. But after Matt McLain flied out and Friedl followed suit, the game concluded without the thrilling comeback we were hoping for.Despite the loss, there were bright spots that show promise for future games. We'll get them next time, Reds fans! Let's keep our heads up, support our team, and look forward to the next opportunity to shine!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Brewers (April 5th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |