Reds Dominate Astros in Electric 12-5 Victory 
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What a game, Reds fans! Our Cincinnati Reds absolutely crushed the Houston Astros with a resounding 12-5 win. Let's dive into the thrilling details of this amazing game.Explosive First Inning 
We came out swinging in the first inning and never looked back. Jonathan India set the tone with a solo homer to center (436 feet!), giving us an early lead. The hits just kept coming as Elly De La Cruz doubled, followed by an RBI double from TJ Friedl. Ty France and Amed Rosario chipped in crucial hits, driving in more runs. By the end of the first, we were up 9-0! We even saw De La Cruz steal second and Tyler Stephenson drive in two more to cap the inning. 
Steady Offense and Solid Defense 
In the third inning, De La Cruz and Stephenson teamed up again, with Stephenson driving in another run. Our defense showed up big time too, limiting the Astros to just one run while we added another couple in the fifth. We were in total control, and the score was 12-1 by the end of the fifth inning. Our pitchers were on fire, striking out key Astros batters and maintaining our lead with ease.Late Game Tightening 
The Astros tried to mount a comeback in the sixth inning, scoring three runs, but our bullpen held strong. Jon Singleton managed a solo homer in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Brent Suter came in and shut down any hopes the Astros had of a rally. We kept our composure through the eighth and ninth innings, with stellar defensive plays and critical strikeouts.Closing with Style 
We didn't need any more runs, but we kept the pressure on the Astros. Their batters were met with our rock-solid pitching and defense, finishing the game 12-5 in our favor. The last play saw Salazar strike out swinging, sealing their fate and securing our victory!Reds Nation, this was a game to remember! With explosive batting, airtight defense, and seamless teamwork, we've shown we're a force to be reckoned with. Let’s keep this momentum going! Go Reds!
️Scoreboard for Astros @ Reds (September 4th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 1 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 2 |