Padres Rally Past Reds 6-4 on Gavin Sheets' Go-Ahead Homer

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

Gavin Sheets hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Saturday.

After the Padres were no-hit for eight innings in Friday night's 8-1 loss, their bats woke up against the Cincinnati bullpen in this contest.

Jake Cronenworth took Scott Barlow deep in the sixth inning for a two-run shot that got San Diego within 4-3.

Sheets then made it 6-4 with a 422-foot blast to right-center field against Lyon Richardson (0-2).

Bryan Hoeing (1-0) got five outs in relief of Padres starter Randy Vasquez, earning the win.

Robert Suarez worked the ninth inning, striking out Spencer Steer — who had hit three homers on Friday — with two men on base to secure his 23rd save of the season.

Andrew Abbott had another strong start for the Reds, departing with a 4-1 lead after five innings.

He allowed Luis Arraez's solo homer in the fifth inning.

Sheets finished the game 3-for-5 at the plate, including two doubles, and also made a crucial defensive play with a diving catch of Rece Hinds' liner to left field in the fifth inning to save a run.

Before the game, the Reds requested a moment of silence for Hall of Famer Dave Parker, whose death at age 74 was announced Saturday.

Parker grew up in Cincinnati and played four seasons for the Reds during his distinguished career.

Key Moment

Cronenworth's seventh home run of the season jolted a San Diego offense that had scored just three runs in its previous 25 innings, setting the stage for the comeback.

Key Stat

Andrew Abbott threw 102 pitches, lowering his ERA to an impressive 1.79.

This ERA would lead the National League if he had pitched enough innings to qualify. The left-hander has thrown 80 1/3 innings over 14 starts; pitchers need one inning pitched per game played by their team to be counted among the leaders. The Reds have played 83 games this season.

Up Next

The series concludes Sunday with Padres right-hander Stephen Kolek (3-3, 3.95 ERA) opposing Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.63).

In summary

In summary, the San Diego Padres defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Saturday, June 28, 2025, completing a comeback victory at Great American Ball Park. Gavin Sheets hit the decisive three-run home run in the seventh inning after Jake Cronenworth's two-run shot in the sixth narrowed the deficit. Bryan Hoeing earned the win in relief for San Diego, and Robert Suarez recorded his 23rd save. Despite a strong start from Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott, the Cincinnati bullpen could not hold the lead.

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