Reds Take Down Marlins 7-2
What a thrilling game for Cincinnati Reds fans! Our boys secured a convincing victory over the Miami Marlins with a final score of 7-2.
It was a solid team effort, with standout performances contributing to the win. First Inning Fireworks
The game kicked off brilliantly for us, with Matt McLain drawing a walk and swiftly stealing second. Then came the magic – Elly De La Cruz smashed a double that sent McLain home to open the scoring floodgates.
Austin Hays followed with a single, allowing De La Cruz to score. And before the inning wrapped up, Tyler Stephenson added another run to the board with a single, sending Hays home and giving us a comfortable 3-0 lead.Mid-Game Momentum
Heading into the 4th inning, Noelvi Marte delivered a spectacular two-run homer, further asserting our dominance with a 5-0 advantage! It didn’t stop there — De La Cruz added another RBI to his tally, doubling to center to bring in TJ Friedl. The score stood at an impressive 6-0 as the Marlins struggled to keep up.Closing It Out
The Marlins managed to put a run on the board in the 8th, but it was Will Benson who stole the show in the bottom half with a solo home run that soared 425 feet!
The Reds then closed things out in the 9th, with Elián Pagán sealing their fate despite a late home run by Miami’s Connor Norby.All in all, it was a fantastic game with strong contributions across the lineup, particularly from De La Cruz, Benson, and Marte. Keep that momentum rolling, Reds!
Let's get ready for the next matchup while celebrating a well-earned victory today. Go Reds! 
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Reds (July 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |