A Tough Outing Against Philadelphia
As a die-hard Cincinnati Reds fan, it’s always tough to watch a close game slip through our fingers, but that's exactly what happened today against the Phillies. The game started off as a nail-biter, both teams locked in defensively and giving nothing away. Our Reds fought hard, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to claim victory. Let's dive into the action.Early Innings: Pitching Dominates
The game opened with both teams looking strong on the mound. In the top of the 1st inning, TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, and Elly De La Cruz couldn’t get past the Phillies’ defense, resulting in three quick outs. In the bottom of the 1st, the Phillies also experienced a series of strikeouts against our pitchers. Both teams were scoreless and it stayed that way through the third inning, thanks to some sharp pitching and flawless defensive plays on both sides.A Spark from Hays
Our spirits lifted in the 5th inning when Austin Hays smashed a solo homer to right center, sending Reds fans into a frenzy with a 1-0 lead. It was a beauty, traveling 377 feet! Unfortunately, the Phillies responded in the bottom half of the inning when Kyle Schwarber doubled to right, bringing in Brandon Marsh and evening the score at 1-1.Late Inning Struggles
The game remained tied through the 7th inning, with both teams’ pitchers maintaining the pressure. The turning point came in the bottom of the 8th. Bryson Stott delivered a crushing blow with a two-run homer off Antonio Santillan, putting the Phillies ahead 3-1. It was tough to watch, knowing we were so close to stemming off their offense.Final Push Falls Short
In the top of the 9th inning, our hope for a late rally was extinguished when Will Benson, Santiago Espinal, and TJ Friedl couldn’t muster any hits. Although it’s disheartening to see the final score stand at 3-1 in favor of the Phillies, it's important to find solace in the fact that our team continues to show grit and tenacity.Let’s hold our heads high and look forward to the next match! This isn’t the end, Reds fans. Let’s keep cheering on our beloved team!
️Scoreboard for Reds @ Phillies (July 6th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |