Reds Comeback Victory
What a thrilling win for our Cincinnati Reds today against the San Diego Padres!
It was a nail-biter, but the Reds fought hard to secure a 2-1 victory in San Diego! 
Early Inning Stalemate
The game began with a classic pitcher's duel, as neither team managed to score through the first four innings. Our lineup struggled a bit, with TJ Friedl, Elly De La Cruz, and Gavin Lux each making outs in swift succession. The Padres were held scoreless as well, thanks to solid defense and pitching!
️Padres Take the Lead
In the bottom of the 5th, the Padres finally broke the deadlock. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo homer to left, putting San Diego ahead 1-0. It was a minor setback, but we knew our team could bounce back!
Reds Respond with Late-Inning Heroics
The 8th inning was a game-changer for us! TJ Friedl led off with a crucial bunt single and, after Edwin De La Cruz brought him home with a single to right, the game was tied at 1-1! Then, Miguel Andujar stepped up with a single to left, scoring De La Cruz on a fielding error by Ramon Laureano, putting us ahead 2-1! That lead was all we needed.
Closing It Out
In the bottom of the ninth, Tony Santillan took the mound in relief. Despite a leadoff double by the Padres' Gavin Sheets, Santillan and the Reds' defense held firm. After two outs, Bryce Johnson struck out swinging, sealing our sweet 2-1 victory! What a way to come back and show the grit and determination that defines Reds baseball!
Overall, this was a fantastic team effort to pull off a hard-fought win. On to the next one! Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Padres (September 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |