Reds Fight Hard But Fall Short
Hey Reds fans! What a rollercoaster of a game against the Giants. Although the final score was 6-3 in favor of San Francisco, we saw some bright moments from our Reds.
A Slow Start for Both Teams
The early innings were a pitcher’s duel with both teams struggling to get any runners across the plate. Our defense was sharp, as we witnessed some great pitching and smart plays during the first four innings to keep the Giants from scoring.
Giants Grab the Lead
Everything changed in the 5th inning when the Giants' Heliot Ramos hit a 380-foot homer, putting them on the board first. In the 6th, Matt Chapman extended their lead with a 2-run shot. One thing’s for sure; our pitchers were doing their best out there, but those Giants hitters found their rhythm.
Reds Rally in the 6th
Then came our turn in the bottom of the 6th! Gavin Lux singled, and Austin Wynns blasted a 410-foot homer, bringing us 2 runs closer. Then, Matt McLain gave us more to cheer about with a solo homer, narrowing the deficit to just one run.
Giants Pull Away Again
Hard as we tried, the Giants added to their lead in the 8th, scoring two more runs. Despite our bullpen, featuring Rogers and Barlow, working hard to keep us in the game, the Giants managed to capitalize on some of our miscues, including an unfortunate error by Elly De La Cruz.
Reds Can't Complete the Comeback
The Reds showed persistence till the end, with Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise creating opportunities in the bottom of the 8th. But even with our determination, the Giants' relievers kept us in check, and the game ended without further Reds scoring.
Though it ended in a loss, our Reds showcased grit and resilience.
Let's keep our heads up and continue supporting our team as they prepare to bounce back in the next game! Go Reds! 
Scoreboard for Giants @ Reds (March 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |