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Yahoo
05-07-2025
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- Yahoo
The Cincinnati Reds down the NL East-leading Phillies. Here's how it happened
PHILADELPHIA − The Philadelphia Phillies were already leading the Cincinnati Reds, 1-0, in the first inning when Nick Castellanos stroked a two-run homer into the left-field seats. A jammed Citizens Bank Park came to a full, midsummer roar, and it was a former Reds player in Castellanos that induced the noise. Reds All-Star Game hopeful Andrew Abbott was on the mound, getting hit hard, and it felt like it just might not be the Reds' day. Former Reds Nick Castellanos staked the Phillies to a 3-0 lead with a two-run home run off Reds starter Andrew Abbott in the first inning Friday, July 4 at Citizens Bank Park. But it was the Reds' day. Undeterred by the early, 3-0 deficit in the hostile environs of the National League East-leaders, Cincinnati plated at least one run in each of the next four innings. They also hung five runs on Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo in the third inning in an eventual 9-6 win in South Philadelphia. An Independence Day crowd of 42,166 attended the matinee. Advertisement Reds Phillies player moves Noelvi Marte, Graham Ashcraft return for Cincinnati Reds ahead of Phillies series Reds Red Sox Encarnacion-Strand Kiss of death to smacked: Encarnacion-Strand busts slump, powers Cincinnati Reds with slam After the Reds fought back to tie the game at three, Spencer Steer's two-run double down the left-field line put the Reds in front, 5-3. Cincinnati wouldn't look back, with Emilio Pagán closing it out in the ninth inning for his 19th save. "I think they know now (if) they keep playing, we've got a chance," Reds manager Terry Francona said, "and when you've got something to show for it, it really helps." Noelvi Marte, playing his first game after being recalled from a rehabilitation stint in the minors on Friday, is congratulated after hitting a sacrifice fly in the Reds' five-run third inning. "Quick answer after they put up that three," Steer said. "Hats off to Abbott throwing as long as he did into that game. He battled for us. He gave us everything he had today and the offense did a great job keeping the line moving." Advertisement The Reds used a parade of base knocks to knock Luzardo out of the game after two-plus innings, and then rough up some of the Phillies relievers that came later. Elly De La Cruz had two RBI singles. T.J. Friedl went 2-for-4. Steer and Tyler Stephenson both reached base in their first three plate appearances, and scored two runs apiece. Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz connects on an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park Friday, July 4. De La Cruz also had an RBI single in the third inning. Abbott faced baserunners in three of the four innings he pitched in, and was lifted after 31/3 innings having allowed four runs on nine hits. It was the shortest outing of Abbott's 10 starts in 2025. "You're gonna have these games, right? You're just out there trying to compete, trying to get as many outs as you can for the team," Abbott said. "Bullpen picked me up big time today and the hitters picked everybody up... It's not always like that but it's great when it does happen." Advertisement But the Reds' 9-4 lead in the fifth inning was already enough offense to take the game, even when Middletown native Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run double to deep left field in the sixth inning to make it 9-6. Andrew Abbott is on track for an All-Star Game appearance, but struggled against the power-packed Phillies lineup Friday. Abbott allowed four earned runs, two on a two-run home run, while lasting only 3 1/3 innings. Schwarber would come to the plate again with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning. He represented the tying run, but lined out to right field Will Benson on a ball measured at 113.7 mph off the bat. The next batter, Bryce Harper, walked against Reds reliever Tony Santillan to load the bases. That brought Alex Bohm to the plate representing the go-ahead run, but Bohm struck out looking on a 98 mph fastball. Advertisement The Reds and Phillies will meet again Saturday for a scheduled 4:05 p.m. game. Cincinnati is scheduled to send starter Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.52 ERA) out to face the Phillies' Ranger Suarez (7-2, 2.00 ERA). This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: The Cincinnati Reds down the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies
San Francisco Chronicle
03-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
BOSTON (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Nick Martinez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez drove in two runs, including an RBI double in the seventh to pull Boston within 5-4. Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston, pitching 1 1/3 innings before handing off to Jorge Alcala and then Chris Murphy. That trio held Cincinnati to three hits and no runs over 5 2/3 innings before Greg Weissert took over. Weissert (2-3) got the final out of the sixth. But things fell apart in the seventh when Stephenson led off with a single, followed by Rece Hinds reaching on a fielder's choice and Gavin Lux walking to load the bases for Encarnacion-Strand. Weissert was pulled after surrendering five runs off four hits. Earlier Wednesday, Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help Boston earn a 5-3 win in the completion of a game suspended by rain on Tuesday. Abreu jumped on Martinez's changeup in the sixth, driving it over the right-field wall and into the Reds' bullpen beyond the reach of Hinds. It came after Hinds had made a catch against the same wall in the fifth, robbing Jarren Duran of an extra-base hit. Key stat Encarnacion-Strand's grand slam was Cincinnati's sixth of the season. Up next LHP Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) will start for Cincinnati when it opens its three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday. RHP Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.99) is scheduled to start for Boston at Washington. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
BOSTON (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Nick Martinez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez drove in two runs, including an RBI double in the seventh to pull Boston within 5-4. Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston, pitching 1 1/3 innings before handing off to Jorge Alcala and then Chris Murphy. That trio held Cincinnati to three hits and no runs over 5 2/3 innings before Greg Weissert took over. Weissert (2-3) got the final out of the sixth. But things fell apart in the seventh when Stephenson led off with a single, followed by Rece Hinds reaching on a fielder's choice and Gavin Lux walking to load the bases for Encarnacion-Strand. Weissert was pulled after surrendering five runs off four hits. Earlier Wednesday, Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help Boston earn a 5-3 win in the completion of a game suspended by rain on Tuesday. Key moment Abreu jumped on Martinez's changeup in the sixth, driving it over the right-field wall and into the Reds' bullpen beyond the reach of Hinds. It came after Hinds had made a catch against the same wall in the fifth, robbing Jarren Duran of an extra-base hit. Key stat Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Encarnacion-Strand's grand slam was Cincinnati's sixth of the season. Up next LHP Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) will start for Cincinnati when it opens its three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday. RHP Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.99) is scheduled to start for Boston at Washington. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Nick Martinez (6-8) pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez drove in two runs, including an RBI double in the seventh to pull Boston within 5-4. Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston, pitching 1 1/3 innings before handing off to Jorge Alcala and then Chris Murphy. That trio held Cincinnati to three hits and no runs over 5 2/3 innings before Greg Weissert took over. Weissert (2-3) got the final out of the sixth. But things fell apart in the seventh when Stephenson led off with a single, followed by Rece Hinds reaching on a fielder's choice and Gavin Lux walking to load the bases for Encarnacion-Strand. Weissert was pulled after surrendering five runs off four hits. Earlier Wednesday, Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help Boston earn a 5-3 win in the completion of a game suspended by rain on Tuesday. Key moment Abreu jumped on Martinez's changeup in the sixth, driving it over the right-field wall and into the Reds' bullpen beyond the reach of Hinds. It came after Hinds had made a catch against the same wall in the fifth, robbing Jarren Duran of an extra-base hit. Key stat Encarnacion-Strand's grand slam was Cincinnati's sixth of the season. Up next LHP Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) will start for Cincinnati when it opens its three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday. RHP Lucas Giolito (4-1, 3.99) is scheduled to start for Boston at Washington. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4
Jul 03, 2025 07:42 AM IST BOSTON — Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Wednesday night. Encarnacion-Strand hits his 1st career grand slam to power Reds' rally to beat Red Sox 8-4 Elly De La Cruz, TJ Friedl and Santiago Espinal added RBIs for the Reds. Nick Martinez pitched 6 2/3 innings, yielding four runs off nine hits to help Cincinnati avoid being swept in the three-game interleague series. Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run for the Red Sox. Romy Gonzalez drove in two runs, including an RBI double in the seventh to pull Boston within 5-4. Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston, pitching 1 1/3 innings before handing off to Jorge Alcala and then Chris Murphy. That trio held Cincinnati to three hits and no runs over 5 2/3 innings before Greg Weissert took over. Weissert got the final out of the sixth. But things fell apart in the seventh when Stephenson led off with a single, followed by Rece Hinds reaching on a fielder's choice and Gavin Lux walking to load the bases for Encarnacion-Strand. Weissert was pulled after surrendering five runs off four hits. Earlier Wednesday, Abreu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth to help Boston earn a 5-3 win in the completion of a game suspended by rain on Tuesday. Abreu jumped on Martinez's changeup in the sixth, driving it over the right-field wall and into the Reds' bullpen beyond the reach of Hinds. It came after Hinds had made a catch against the same wall in the fifth, robbing Jarren Duran of an extra-base hit. Encarnacion-Strand's grand slam was Cincinnati's sixth of the season. LHP Andrew Abbott will start for Cincinnati when it opens its three-game series at Philadelphia on Friday. RHP Lucas Giolito is scheduled to start for Boston at Washington. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text. Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series.
