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Reds Avoid Sweep, Gain Ground on Mets in Wild Card Race
24 Aug
Summary
- Reds defeat Diamondbacks 6-1 to avoid series sweep
- Reds move to 1.5 games behind Mets in NL wild card race
- Reds' Spencer Steer hits 3-run homer in 8th inning to take the lead
On August 24th, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds bounced back from a pair of disappointing losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks, defeating them 6-1 in the series finale. This victory allowed the Reds to gain ground on the New York Mets in the National League wild card race, moving to just 1.5 games behind.
The Reds' offense came alive in the 8th inning, as they sent 10 men to the plate and scored 5 runs. The big blow came from Spencer Steer, who hit a 3-run homer to left field to give the Reds the lead. Earlier in the inning, Austin Hays had driven in the go-ahead run with a single.
Reds starter Brady Singer turned in an impressive outing, allowing just 1 run on 1 hit over 6 innings. He struck out 9 batters and has now allowed only 2 runs over his last 18 innings pitched.
The win snapped a 3-game losing streak for the Reds, who remain the only team in the majors that has not been swept in a series this season. They will now head to Los Angeles to take on the defending World Series champion Dodgers, while the Mets host the NL East-leading Phillies.
