Game Tampa Bay Rays @ Cincinnati Reds (July 25th, 2025)

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Reds Shine Against Rays! ​

It was a fantastic day at the Great American Ball Park as our beloved Cincinnati Reds stormed to a thunderous 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays! What a game, folks! The crowd was electric, and our Reds delivered from start to finish. Here's how it all unfolded:

Solid Start and First Breakthrough ​

The game started with both teams holding each other at bay, trading outs and keeping the score level at zero. But in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Tyler Stephenson electrified the crowd with a monstrous 363-foot homer to right center, putting the Reds on the board with a 1-0 lead. The Rays managed to level it in the 3rd, but that didn't dampen our spirits one bit.

Middle-Innings Magic ​

The 4th inning was all about turning the tide in our favor again. Austin Hays and Noelvi Marte made key contributions, with Marte bringing in Gavin Lux for a pivotal score, propelling the Reds to a 3-2 lead. With tensions running high, TJ Friedl extended the lead in the 6th with a two-run homer, making it 5-2. This man's bat was on fire today!

Cincinnati's Commanding Finish ​

As the Rays struggled to find their rhythm against our robust defense, the Reds piled on more pressure in the 7th inning thanks to a decisive single by Tyler Stephenson that allowed both Elly De La Cruz and Austin Hays to score. With a 7-2 advantage, our bullpen, led by Santillan and Pagán, ensured the Rays stayed quiet through the final innings.

Wrapping Up a Spectacular Victory ​

What a fantastic team performance! This win was driven by collective effort, strategic pitching, and our offense making the most of every opportunity. Our Reds showed resilience and held firm to secure a well-deserved victory. Bringing out the brooms next time as we look forward to building on this momentum. Go Reds! #RedsWin

Scoreboard for Rays @ Reds (July 25th, 2025)​

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0​	1​	0​	2​	0​	2​	2​	0​	0​	7​	14​	0​
	0​	0​	1​	1​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	2​	6​	0​