The Reds' Dominance on the Mound and at the Plate
What a thrilling victory for our beloved Cincinnati Reds!
Yesterday's showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays ended with a resounding 6-2 win for us. Going up against a tough team like the Rays, our boys certainly showed grit and determination.Early Stumble, Strong Finish
The game was off to a slow start with neither team scoring in the first five innings. Our defense was on point, though, with Elly De La Cruz making a crucial ground rule double in the 1st. Our guys on the mound did a fabulous job too, with several strikeouts keeping the Rays' bats quiet. Things took a turn in the 6th, with the Rays' Díaz hitting a homer that temporarily put them ahead. However, our fighting spirit came through as TJ Friedl and Matt McLain capitalized on a critical mistake by the Rays infield. An error allowed them to reach home plate, giving us the lead!Reds' Rally in the 7th and 8th
Moving into the 7th inning, the game was tied 2-2, but our Reds didn't let that faze them. With Graham Ashcraft stepping up on the mound, our defense tightened. Aided by Steer and others' at bats, Elly De La Cruz made a critical hit and scored two crucial runs. He even stole second in true confident Reds fashion! More brilliance was displayed in the 8th inning with Stephenson, Espinal, and Friedl leading the charge to extend our lead to 6-2.
Closing the Game
The final inning was a display of pure focus as Santillan took over the mound, striking out key Rays players to seal the victory. The bottom of the 9th became merely a formal procedure as Emilio Pagán closed the game confidently. Lined out after lined out left no room for the Rays to catch up.A solid game by our Reds, and a well-deserved win! Big shout out to our Reds players for this enthralling performance! Onward and upward from here!
️Scoreboard for Rays @ Reds (July 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |