Reds Take Victory Over Marlins in 10-Inning Thriller! 
What a game, Reds fans! The Cincinnati Reds pulled off a thrilling 10-4 victory over the Miami Marlins in an extra-inning showdown that had us on the edge of our seats! Let's break down the key moments that led to this impressive win.
Reds Set the Tone Early 
In the top of the 1st, Elly De La Cruz got things started with a single to right. After advancing on a wild pitch and an error, Tyler Stephenson brought him home with a groundout. Then, TJ Friedl smashed a 379-foot homer to right-center, making it a 2-0 lead. Way to start strong!
Marlins Level It, But Reds Persevere 
The Marlins fought back hard and managed to level the score by the end of the 4th inning. Despite this, our boys didn't back down. In the 3rd, Friedl singled to center, scoring Jonathan India and giving us a 3-0 lead before Miami made their push.
Pitching Duel to the 7th Inning Stretch 
Both teams displayed solid pitching, keeping the game tied at 3-3 through the middle innings. Our pitchers showed great composure, especially when Tony Santillan and Lucas Sims held the Marlins off in critical moments.
Explosive 10th Inning for the Reds 
The game was all tied up heading into extra innings, but that's when the Reds took over! India walked, and De La Cruz loaded the bases with an infield single. Stephenson walked, forcing in a run, followed by Friedl getting hit by a pitch, which brought in another. Spencer Steer and Jeimer Candelario followed with clutch singles to extend the lead. By the time the dust settled, we posted a massive 7 runs in the inning to break the game wide open!
Closing It Out Strong 
Jared Zulueta came in to close out the game, allowing just one run in the bottom of the 10th. France and Fairchild made key plays, and the Reds hustled on defense to seal the deal. Final score: 10-4, Reds win!
What a game, Reds Nation! From start to finish, our team showed resilience and determination. Let's carry this momentum forward!
Keep the faith, and GO REDS! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Marlins (August 8th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 1 |