Unbelievable Comeback! Reds Triumph Over Athletics 10-9! 
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Hey Reds fans! What a rollercoaster of a game we had today! The Reds showed incredible grit and determination to pull off a stunning 10-9 victory over the Athletics. Let's dive into the action-packed recap of this thriller.Rocky Start for the Reds​
It wasn’t the best start for us, as the Athletics got on the board quickly in the first inning. Seth Brown and Daz Cameron spearheaded an early 2-0 lead. Things didn’t improve much in the second inning either, as Lawrence Butler's homer widened the gap to 4-0. Our bats were quiet, leaving us trailing 4-0 after two.Signs of Life​
In the bottom of the third inning, Will Benson hit a monstrous 438-foot homer to finally put the Reds on the scoreboard. However, the Athletics responded aggressively with more homers from Butler and JJ Bleday, making it 6-1.Tyler Stephenson added another solo homer in the fourth inning to cut the lead to 6-2. But still, we were facing an uphill battle.
Here Comes the Fight![emoji_boom]​
The bottom of the fifth saw Ty France, Dominic Smith, and Santiago Espinal load the bases. A walk to Jonathan India pushed in a run, followed by Elly De La Cruz grounding out but scoring another. The score shifted to 6-4 after five innings.In the sixth, Smith, Espinal, and pinch hitter Amed Rosario walked in a run each. India then sacrificed into a double play, scoring another run. Suddenly, the Reds surged ahead 7-6!
Drama in the Ninth 
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Just when we thought we had it, Butler hit his third homer of the game in the 9th, tying it 7-7. The Athletics then took a 9-7 lead, bringing back the jitters for us Reds fans. The Unforgettable Finish[emoji_baseball]​
Bottom of the ninth, here we go. Rece Hinds walked and India singled, putting runners on the corners. A wild pitch moved India to second, and De La Cruz walked to load the bases.Stephenson came up clutch with a single, scoring Hinds and moving the other runners up a base. Then came TJ Friedl with the clutch shot to right, scoring De La Cruz and India for the walk-off victory!
What an amazing comeback victory it was, showcasing the heart and perseverance of our Reds!
Final Score: Reds 10, Athletics 9
Keep believing, Reds fans! This team has got the spark!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Reds (August 29th, 2024)​
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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| 0​ | 0​ | 1​ | 1​ | 2​ | 3​ | 0​ | 0​ | 3​ | 10​ | 8​ | 0​ |
| 2​ | 2​ | 0​ | 2​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 0​ | 3​ | 9​ | 14​ | 0​ |