Rough Game for the Reds 
As a committed Cincinnati Reds fan, last night's game against the Oakland Athletics was a tough one to swallow. We were hoping for a solid performance on the road, but the Athletics had other plans as they defeated us 13-1. While there were a few highlights for our boys, the night predominantly belonged to the Athletics.Early Promise, But Athletics Take Off 
The game started with some optimistic moments. In the top of the 2nd inning, Will Benson gave us a ray of hope with a daring triple, and Blake Dunn promptly brought him home, getting us on the scoreboard first. However, the Athletics responded fiercely with a five-run surge in the bottom half, driven by Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler's home run. Suddenly, our 1-0 lead turned into a 1-5 deficit.Athletics Dominate the Middle Innings 
The middle of the game was dominated by the Athletics as they racked up an additional eight runs from the 3rd to the 6th innings. Zack Gelof and Miguel Andujar delivered key blows, putting the game out of reach for us. Our boys struggled to regain momentum, with batters like Tyler Stephenson and Jake Fraley having a rough night at the plate.Looking Ahead 
Despite the disappointing result, it's important to stay positive and keep cheering for our guys! It's still early in the season, and there's plenty of time for the Reds to bounce back and showcase the true potential we know they have. Let's regroup and hope for a turnaround in the upcoming games. We'll get them next time, Reds fans! 
️ Come on, Cincinnati!Scoreboard for Reds @ Athletics (February 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |