Braves Outlast Reds 12-11 in Wild 10-Inning Thriller

Thursday, July 31st, 2025

Atlanta Braves Edge Cincinnati Reds in 10-Inning Thriller

Dramatic Finish and Offensive Fireworks

In a marathon contest on Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Atlanta Braves secured a dramatic 12-11 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in 10 innings. Marcel Ozuna's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning scored Matt Olson, ultimately deciding a game that featured a combined 12 pitchers taking the mound and 30 hits recorded.

Ozzie Albies was a standout for the Braves offense, collecting four hits, scoring two runs, and driving in two, pacing Atlanta's high-scoring effort.

Wild Eighth Inning Rally

The pivotal eighth inning began with the Braves loading the bases on three infield hits, including a bunt single by Michael Harris II. Atlanta then unleashed an eight-run outburst against four Reds pitchers, breaking a 3-3 tie. However, the Reds countered dramatically in the bottom of the eighth; their first eight batters reached base via hits, highlighted by three-run home runs from Ke’Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer that knotted the score at 11-all. This remarkable inning alone featured five pitchers, 25 batters, and 16 hits.

Pitching Notes and Early Lead

On the mound, Pierce Johnson (2-3) earned the win for the Braves after pitching 1 1/3 innings, while Raisel Iglesias closed out the game for his 13th save of the season. For Cincinnati, Emilio Pagán (2-4) was tagged with the loss despite retiring all three batters he faced in his appearance.

Earlier in the game, Elly De La Cruz put the Reds ahead with a two-run home run, his 19th of the season and first since June 23. This blast came off Carlos Carrasco, whose contract was selected by the Braves prior to the game, marking his team debut. Carrasco ultimately pitched six innings, surrendering three runs on seven hits. Tyler Kinley, a recent acquisition by the Braves from the Rockies, contributed a scoreless seventh inning.

Key moment

Hayes, who the Reds acquired from Pittsburgh on Thursday to improve their defense, misplayed a potential inning-ending double play that allowed the Braves to tie the game.

Key stat

De La Cruz broke a career-high, 29-game homerless streak.

Up next

The Reds' Brady Singer (8-8, 4.60 ERA) opposes Atlanta's Bryce Elder (4-7, 6.29) on Friday.

In summary

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 12-11 in a dramatic 10-inning game on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Marcel Ozuna's sacrifice fly secured the win for Atlanta in a high-scoring affair that featured 30 hits and 12 pitchers. Both teams exploded for eight runs in a wild eighth inning that saw the score tied at 11. Ozzie Albies led the Braves with four hits, while Elly De La Cruz, Ke’Bryan Hayes, and Spencer Steer contributed key home runs for the Reds. The game highlighted significant offensive outbursts and a test of both teams' bullpens.

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