The Cincinnati Reds chased Sandy Alcantara in the ninth inning and erupted for four runs in the 10th to beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night at loanDepot park. The win extended Cincinnati's winning streak to five games and improved the Reds to 8-3.
Alcantara Finally Cracked
Alcantara entered having allowed zero earned runs in 16 innings this season. The Reds finally broke through against the right-hander in the ninth, chasing him from the game and ending his scoreless streak. It was a testament to Cincinnati's patient approach and ability to grind through at-bats against elite pitching.
10th-Inning Explosion
Trailing 3-2 entering the 10th, the Reds erupted for four runs highlighted by Nathaniel Lowe's go-ahead RBI single. Matt McLain doubled twice on the night and drove in two runs, providing the offensive spark Cincinnati needed in the extras.
Abbott Battles Alcantara
Andrew Abbott matched Alcantara pitch for pitch through most of the night, delivering a quality start against the former Cy Young winner. The left-hander kept the Reds in the game and gave the lineup every chance to break through.
The series continues Tuesday night with Brady Singer facing Eury Pérez at 6:40 p.m. ET.
