A Tight Victory for the Reds
What a nail-biting match, Reds fans!
Our beloved Cincinnati Reds managed to edge out the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 2-1 victory. It was a real pitcher’s duel at the start, but we managed to come through with some crucial plays when it counted.Keeping it Level
The game started off slow with neither team able to score in the first two innings. TJ Friedl was able to reach base twice with a walk and a hit-by-pitch, but the Pirates’ defense kept us at bay. It wasn’t until the bottom of the 3rd when the Pirates got on the board, thanks to a sacrifice fly by Tommy Pham. We responded quickly in the 4th inning when Spencer Steer singled and was driven in by an impressive double from Noelvi Marte.Clutch Play and a Little Bit of Elliott Magic
The action really picked up in the latter half of the game. With the match tied at one run each, hints of tension crept into the air. Friedl later came in clutch with a sacrifice fly in the 7th, allowing Marte to score the winning run. Give Friedl a high-five next time you see him! Our pitching held strong with Santillan and Pagán shutting down late Pirates’ threats. Even as Oneil Cruz reached base in the 9th, a sharp defensive double play by De La Cruz ensured that our lead held steady.The Standouts
Credit where credit is due: Noelvi Marte had quite the game with two doubles, and a run scored. Meanwhile, Friedl was invaluable, finding ways to get on base and deliver even when the odds seemed stacked against us. The team’s synergistic plays combined with standout performances got us a satisfying win against a persistent Pirates squad. Here's to building momentum for the rest of the series!
It was a thrilling 2-1 game and kudos to everyone on the roster for pulling through. A big salute to all you Reds fans for sticking with the team through thick and thin! Let’s carry this momentum into the next matchup. Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Pirates (August 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |