{"id":669841,"date":"2026-04-08T07:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/669841\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:33:35","slug":"cincinnati-reds-rally-late-to-beat-marlins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/669841\/","title":{"rendered":"Cincinnati Reds Rally Late to Beat Marlins"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AThe Reds’ late-inning comeback against the Marlins showcases the team’s resilience and ability to win close games.Today in Miami<\/p>\n

The Cincinnati Reds overcame a late deficit to defeat the Miami Marlins, extending their winning streak to 5 games. Rookie outfielder Sal Stewart, a Miami native, played a key role in the comeback victory, providing a crucial hit and scoring the go-ahead run.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

The Reds’ hot start to the 2026 season has surprised many, as they were not expected to be contenders this year. This win over the Marlins showcases the team’s resilience and ability to win close games, traits that could propel them to the playoffs if they maintain this level of play.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Down 3-2 in the 8th inning, the Reds rallied for 3 runs to take the lead. Rookie Sal Stewart, who is from the Miami area, delivered a pinch-hit single to spark the comeback. He later scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly. The Reds’ bullpen then shut down the Marlins in the final innings to secure the victory.<\/p>\n

The game was played on April 8, 2026.The Reds entered the game having won their previous 4 contests.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Sal Stewart<\/p>\n

A rookie outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds who is from the Miami area.<\/p>\n

Cincinnati Reds<\/p>\n

A Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio.<\/p>\n

Miami Marlins<\/p>\n

A Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s always special to come back home and play in front of family and friends. I’m just glad I could contribute to this win.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sal Stewart, Reds Outfielder<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The Reds will look to extend their winning streak to 6 games when they face the Marlins again on April 9th.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The Reds’ early-season success has been fueled by their ability to win close games, even when trailing late. Rookie Sal Stewart’s homecoming performance was a feel-good moment that showcased the team’s depth and resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The Reds’ late-inning comeback against the Marlins showcases the team’s…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":669842,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2395],"tags":[5,1816,778,58,4171,4],"class_list":{"0":"post-669841","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-miami-marlins","8":"tag-baseball","9":"tag-marlins","10":"tag-miami","11":"tag-miami-marlins","12":"tag-miamimarlins","13":"tag-mlb"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/116367931159019017","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=669841"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669841\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/669842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=669841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=669841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=669841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}