Reds Score Five Runs to Beat Braves

Reds Overcome Deficit to Win

The Cincinnati Reds scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, capped by a two-run homer from Spencer Steer, to rally past the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. Check out the MLB standings here.

Reds' Comeback Victory

The Reds trailed 5-1 heading into the eighth inning. But, they rallied for five runs, sending nine batters to the plate while chasing Braves reliever Jesse Chavez. Steer's homer was the big blow, giving the Reds their first lead of the game.

Hunter Greene started for the Reds and allowed three runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings. Relievers Alexis Diaz, Art Warren and Lucas Sims combined to allow two runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings.

Braves' Missed Opportunity

The Braves had a chance to take a commanding lead early in the game. They loaded the bases with one out in the first inning, but Greene struck out Matt Olson and got Dansby Swanson to ground out to end the threat.

The Braves also had runners on base in each of the next four innings, but they couldn't add to their lead. They finished the game 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

Implications

The win snapped a three-game losing streak for the Reds and improved their record to 13-24. The Braves fell to 19-18 with the loss.

The two teams will face each other again on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park.