Game of Madness: Braves and Reds Star in a Historic Duel
In a match that will be etched in the memory of fans, the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds faced off in a game full of emotions and unexpected twists. The game, played on a Thursday night, culminated in a Braves victory by 12-11 in 10 innings, but the eighth inning was the real center of attention. After the Braves broke the 3-3 tie with an eight-run offensive explosion in the top of the eighth, the Reds responded spectacularly, also scoring eight runs in the bottom of the inning. This unusual episode marked only the third time in MLB history that both teams scored eight or more runs in the same inning. In addition, it was the third time in the Expansion Era (since 1961) that two teams combined for 16 or more hits in the same inning, with eight hits per team.Marcell Ozuna was key in the Braves’ victory, driving in Matt Olson with a sacrifice fly in the tenth inning. The game featured a total of 12 pitchers and 30 combined hits. Ozzie Albies stood out with four hits, scoring two runs and driving in two for the Braves. Pierce Johnson (2-3) pitched 1⅓ innings and Raisel Iglesias earned his 13th save. Cincinnati’s Emilio Pagán (2-4), despite retiring the three batters he faced, took the loss. The Braves started the eighth inning with three infield hits, including a bunt by Michael Harris II. Atlanta scored eight runs against four Reds pitchers in that inning. The Reds’ first eight batters hit at the start of the bottom of the inning, including three-run homers by Ke’Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer, to tie the score 11-11. In the eighth episode, five pitchers, 25 batters, and 16 hits were combined. It hurts. We came up short. It’s just a loss. That one stings, but we have a quick turnaround tomorrow, so we have to forget about this and find a way to win tomorrow. Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer to give the Reds the early lead.I’ve never seen anything like it. I was like, ‘Oh my God’
Marcell Ozuna, of the Braves
