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Reds Rally: Suarez's 9th Inning Bomb Seals 9-7 Win
28 Jun
Summary
- Eugenio Suárez blasted a game-winning three-run homer in the ninth inning.
- The Reds secured a comeback victory after trailing multiple times.
- Gregory Soto gave up the decisive hit after a two-out double play.
The Cincinnati Reds staged a remarkable comeback on Saturday, securing a 9-7 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to Eugenio Suárez's dramatic ninth-inning, three-run home run. This pivotal hit came with two outs, stunning the home crowd and completing the Reds' rally.
Gregory Soto, tasked with protecting a one-run lead for the Pirates, allowed two baserunners before inducing a double play. However, a subsequent walk to JJ Bleday set the stage for Suárez, who connected with a sinker, sending it 344 feet to right field for the go-ahead score.
The Reds' offense had demonstrated resilience throughout the contest, having led three times and overcome two deficits. Key offensive contributions came from Sal Stewart, who hit a two-run homer in the first and added an RBI single in the third, and Edwin Arroyo, who delivered an RBI double in the fifth.
Pittsburgh had taken a 7-6 lead in the eighth inning when Esmerlyn Valdéz hit a pinch-hit homer off Caleb Ferguson. However, the Reds’ bullpen held firm, and Chase Petty closed out the game in the ninth for his first major league save, preserving the hard-fought win.
