Rough Start for the Reds
Well, fellow Reds fans, it was not the kind of start we hoped for as the Cincinnati Reds took the field against the Boston Red Sox. The top of the first inning saw our guys struggle to make a dent, with TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, and Elly De La Cruz all facing quick outs. Unfortunately, the Red Sox quickly turned the tide in their favor with a series of hits and an unfortunate error by McLain, leading to a steep deficit of 7-0 by the end of the first inning.
Fighting Back in the Fourth
There was a spark of life for the Reds during the top of the fourth inning. Matt McLain doubled to center, bringing in Elly De La Cruz to spark some action. Then, Austin Hays delivered a fantastic triple to center field allowing both McLain and De La Cruz to score. Spencer Steer followed with a groundout allowing Hays to score, pushing the tally to a more respectable 7-3. The energy was palpable, and hope peeked through the clouds.
A Gritty Finish
Despite the early struggles, the Reds kept battling through to the ninth inning. Austin Hays provided a highlight with a solo homer in the 6th inning, and Encarnacion-Strand brought home a late run in the ninth but, alas, the Boston offense proved too potent. Wilyer Abreu's homers, particularly the one in the bottom of the eighth, was a crushing blow as the Red Sox extended their lead further, eventually defeating us with a final score of 13-6.
While today was a tough outing, there's always another game, and one of the joys of baseball is the chance to rally around our team no matter the odds. Let's hope for a bounce back from our Cincinnati Reds in the next matchup! Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Red Sox (June 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 |