The Cincinnati Reds traveled to Atlanta and came away with a clean 4-0 victory over the Braves on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Brandon Williamson delivered six scoreless innings, holding Atlanta to three hits and issuing zero walks, while Elly De La Cruz, Eugenio Suárez, and Dane Myers each launched home runs to supply all the offense Cincinnati needed. The win was decided by four runs and never seriously in doubt after the Reds' bats got going against a Braves staff that simply had no answer for Cincinnati's power.

Brandon Williamson Dominates with Six Hitless-Walk Innings

Williamson was the story on the mound. The left-hander went six full innings, scattered three hits, walked nobody, and struck out two. His command was the defining feature of the night — not a single free pass issued against an Atlanta lineup that was held completely off the scoreboard. Williamson earns the win, and it was well deserved.

The bullpen finished the job without drama. Brock Burke threw a clean inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one. Tejay Antone followed with another scoreless frame, and Emilio Pagán closed things out in the ninth, striking out one and giving up one hit. Four pitchers combined on the shutout, and the Reds' defense gave them nothing to worry about.

De La Cruz, Suárez, and Myers Power Cincinnati Offense

Three solo shots and a two-run blast added up to four runs — enough by a wide margin on a night when Atlanta could not generate anything against Cincinnati's pitching.

  • Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, providing the game's biggest offensive punch.
  • Eugenio Suárez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one RBI, continuing to add thump from the middle of the lineup.
  • Dane Myers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one RBI, contributing his share of the long-ball parade.
  • JJ Bleday added two hits in four at-bats, keeping pressure on Atlanta's pitchers throughout the night.

Braves Starters Could Not Halt the Damage

Atlanta handed the ball to JR Ritchie, who took the loss after allowing one earned run across five innings on four hits and three walks, striking out eight. The strikeout total was impressive, but the walks cost him. Owen Murphy replaced Ritchie and got hit hard, giving up six hits and three earned runs over three innings. Didier Fuentes tossed a clean final inning for Atlanta.

For Atlanta, Drake Baldwin and Michael Harris II each collected two hits, but neither drove in a run. The Braves put runners on base at times but were unable to deliver against a Cincinnati pitching staff that stayed disciplined when it mattered.

Turning Point: Reds Power Surge Takes Over

The three-home-run performance by De La Cruz, Suárez, and Myers gave Cincinnati the kind of cushion that made Williamson's command even more effective. Once the Reds established a lead and Williamson continued to pound the strike zone without walking anyone, Atlanta's path back into the game grew increasingly narrow. By the time Murphy came on and was tagged for three earned runs, the game was effectively over.

What's Next for the Reds

Cincinnati picks up a road victory and a shutout to go with it. The Reds will look to carry this momentum forward as the 2026 regular season approaches its final days. Check back with Reds Daily for the latest coverage on Cincinnati's push to close out the year.