The Cincinnati Reds got a 1-0 win in the home series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, thanks to Christian
Encarnacion-Strand’s walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth.
Both teams struggled at the plate, combining for just 7 hits.
The closest Toronto got to scoring in the game was in the bottom of the 3rd when Brandon Belt advanced to third after Cavan Biggio grounded into a fielder’s choice. The Blue Jays would fail to capitalize on the opportunity as Matt Chapman would fly out to end the inning.
Starting the game on the mound for Cincinnati was Brett Kennedy. The right-hander pitched 5 innings, allowing just 3 hits.
Buck Farmer pitched the 6th, Ian Gibaut the 7th, Lucas Sims the 8th, and Alexis Diaz the 9th. The 4 pitchers combined to allow 0 hits. Alexis Diaz was credited with the win.
Matt McLain was the only Reds player with multiple hits, batting 2-4.
The series concludes this weekend with 103.9 WRBI bringing you both games. Coverage for today’s game begins at 6:10 pm. Coverage for Sunday’s series finale starts at 1:10 pm.