Reds 4 - Brewers 3 (9/13/2026): Suárez's Homer Lifts Cincinnati

Under the sweltering skies at American Family Field, the Cincinnati Reds narrowly edged out the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. The win saw the Reds improve their record to 69-79, holding fifth place in the NL Central. Meanwhile, the Brewers, despite their formidable position as division leaders, dropped to 93-56.

Pitching Battle

Brandon Williamson emerged as the winning pitcher for the Reds, pushing his season record to 3-4 with an ERA of 5.97. Williamson pitched four solid innings, allowing only one run on two hits and striking out two. Over on the Brewers' side, Abner Uribe was tagged with the loss, despite his commendable ERA of 2.03.

The Reds' bullpen was efficient, with contributions from Burke and Pagán who held the Brewers scoreless in the eighth and ninth innings. Both Burns and Pagán registered crucial strikeouts, each finishing with five and one respectively. Cincinnati's strategic bullpen management played a pivotal role in securing the victory.

Offensive Highlights

Leading Cincinnati's charge was Eugenio Suárez, whose three RBIs provided a significant boost. Suárez's home run was a crucial component in the Reds' sixth-inning surge. Elly De La Cruz, with his two hits and two runs, showcased his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities.

Tyler Stephenson added to the Reds’ tally with an RBI double, his first of the season, further extending the Reds’ lead in the eighth inning. This collective effort from Cincinnati's lineup highlighted their ability to capitalize on the Brewers' pitching gaps.

Brewers' Response

The Brewers' offense was spearheaded by Jake Bauers and Juan Ortiz, each delivering a home run. Ortiz's two RBIs were instrumental in giving the Brewers an early lead in the second inning. However, Milwaukee struggled to maintain their offensive momentum against the Reds’ resilient pitching.

Christian Yelich contributed with a hit and a run, but the Brewers were unable to string together enough hits to overcome Cincinnati's late-game advantage. Despite their strong start, Milwaukee's lineup was ultimately contained by the Reds' strategic pitching changes.

Looking Ahead

Next, the Reds head back home to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, beginning a four-game series at Great American Ball Park. With the Dodgers being formidable opponents, the Reds hope to carry the momentum of this win into the upcoming series.

For the Brewers, they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates in a three-game set at PNC Park. Milwaukee will look to bounce back quickly to maintain their stronghold at the top of the NL Central standings.

As the regular season nears its conclusion, both teams will need to focus on consistency and capitalize on every opportunity to finish strong. For Cincinnati, a chance to improve their divisional record is at stake, while Milwaukee aims to solidify their playoff positioning.