Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

2 min read
Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

Anthony Bender threw a game-tying wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning after Cincinnati chased Sandy Alcantara and Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead single that sparked a four-run 10th, leading the Reds over the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Tuesday night for a five-game winning streak. Matt McLain doub

Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

Anthony Bender threw a game-tying wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning after Cincinnati chased Sandy Alcantara and Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead single that sparked a four-run 10th, leading the Reds over the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Tuesday night for a five-game winning streak. Matt McLain doubled twice and had two RBIs as Cincinnati improved to 5-0 on the road and at 8-3 overall matched its best start since 2011.

The Cincinnati Reds are on a roll, and their late-game magic continued in Miami. In a dramatic comeback, they stunned the Marlins 6-3 in extra innings on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five games and matching their best start (8-3) since 2011.

The Reds faced a daunting task in the ninth, down 2-0 against reigning Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara, who had been nearly untouchable. But Cincinnati's relentless offense finally broke through. After chasing Alcantara, they tied the game on a clutch sacrifice fly by Sal Stewart and a game-tying wild pitch from reliever Anthony Bender with two outs, sending the game to extras.

In the 10th, the floodgates opened. Nathaniel Lowe delivered the go-ahead single, and rookie sensation Matt McLain—who had doubled twice earlier—came through with a massive two-run double to break the game open. Elly De La Cruz added an insurance run, capping a four-run rally that showcased the team's explosive potential.

This victory wasn't just about offense. The Reds' bullpen held firm, with Emilio Pagán escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to keep the game within reach. The win also improved Cincinnati's remarkable road record to a perfect 5-0, proving this young team thrives under pressure away from home.

With momentum firmly on their side, the Reds look to continue their hot streak as the series in Miami continues, a testament to the gritty, never-say-die attitude that defines their season so far.

Like this article?

Order custom jerseys for your team with free design

Related Topics

Related News

Back to All News