San Diego Padres edges Cincinnati Reds 5-4
Game Summary
San Diego Padres squeaked out a narrow win over Cincinnati Reds, 5-4. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
Key Players
Spencer Steer led Cincinnati Reds's offense, going 1-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Cincinnati Reds reliever Zach Maxwell threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Fernando Tatis Jr. led San Diego Padres's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. San Diego Padres reliever Wandy Peralta threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Cincinnati Reds starter Brady Singer: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (95 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.83 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 2.7 IP, 3 ER, 2 K (ERA 10.13).
San Diego Padres starter Michael King: 6.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (106 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.45 reflects efficient pitching. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 1 ER, 1 K (ERA 3.86).
Hitting Analysis
Cincinnati Reds: 9 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.310). 4 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Eugenio Suárez (2-for-4, 1 HR), Noelvi Marte (2-for-4).
San Diego Padres: 8 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.296). 4 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Fernando Tatis Jr. (2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Jackson Merrill (2-for-4).
Turning Points
This game featured 2 lead changes — a true back-and-forth contest.