Reds Take the Victory! 
What a thrilling game, my fellow Reds fans! Our beloved Cincinnati Reds took on the Cleveland Guardians at home and came out on top with a nail-biting 5-4 victory. Let's dive into the highlights and celebrate the moments that made this win so satisfying!Early Explosion 
The game started quietly, but things took off in the bottom of the 2nd inning thanks to our boys. With Gavin Lux starting with a single and Spencer Steer doubling him to third, it set the stage for Will Benson, who stole the limelight with a massive three-run homer to right field, traveling an impressive 361 feet. Matt McLain kept the momentum going with a single, and he was sent home thanks to Santiago Espinal's infield single and a throwing error by Guardians' Gabriel Arias. By the end of the second inning, we were up 4-0! 
Hays Kept Us Ahead 
In the 3rd inning, Austin Hays added to the excitement by smashing a solo home run to left field, extending our lead to 5-0. His 375-foot blast was a thing of beauty and just what we needed to keep the Guardians at bay. Tyler Stephenson tried to keep the scoring going but got caught in a daring double play at home. Still, their spirit and hustle kept our morale high.Guardians' Defense and Our Clutch Pitching 
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The Guardians began to fight back in the 4th inning, with Carlos Santana driving in two runs and then a solo homer by Bo Naylor in the 5th inching them closer. As the tension built, Ramírez's 8th inning home run made it a close 5-4 game. But our relentless defense and strategic bullpen moves made all the difference. Rogers, Ashcraft, Santillan, and Pagán held strong, making crucial outs when it mattered most.Closing the Game and Sealing the Win 
With hearts pounding, we entered the 9th inning. Pagán stepped up big time, securing the final outs and preserving our 5-4 lead. The Reds once again showed incredible resilience and teamwork, proving why we bleed Cincinnati red! 
Thank you to everyone who watched and supported our team today. Go Reds, and here's to more victories ahead!
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Reds (May 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |