A late grand slam in the 7th inning seals a 6-2 defeat for the Cincinnati Reds against San Diego, with the Padres clinching the series victory from mistakes made by the Reds throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Cincinnati Reds (16-15): 2 runs, 4 hits, 1 error
  • San Diego Padres (16-18): 6 runs, 8 hits, 0 errors
  • Winning Pitcher: De Los Santos (1-1)
  • Losing Pitcher: Cruz (1-2)
Yes, But

Despite the impressive plays by Stuart Fairchild, including a sensational catch to deny Manny Machado a home run, the errors by the Reds proved costly in the game.

State of Play
  • The Reds managed just four hits, with three going for extra bases, highlighting their struggle to capitalize on offensive opportunities.
  • Graham Ashcraft delivered a solid performance with 6 innings of no earned run baseball, lowering his ERA to 3.63.
  • With several players unavailable, the Reds look to regroup during their off day before facing the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
What's Next

The Reds aim to bounce back against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, with Hunter Greene taking the mound for Cincinnati.

Bottom Line

The Cincinnati Reds' late-game errors and missed opportunities allowed San Diego to secure a 6-2 victory, emphasizing the importance of minimizing mistakes and capitalizing on offensive chances in baseball.