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Tampa Bay Rays at Cincinnati Reds

MLBJuly 25, 2025Great American Ball Park

RaysSt. PetersburgTB53-51

Rays 2, Reds 7

Final
RedsCincinnatiCINWon54-50
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
TB001100000260
CIN01020220–7140

W Nick MartinezL Zack Littell

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Chandler Simpson doubles (8) on a line drive to right fielder Will Benson.
  2.  Yandy Díaz grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Spencer Steer. Chandler Simpson to 3rd.
  3.  Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.CIN 52%
  4.  Junior Caminero flies out to right fielder Will Benson in foul territory.

Bot 1st

  1.  TJ Friedl lines out to left fielder Christopher Morel.
  2.  Matt McLain grounds out softly, pitcher Zack Littell to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  3.  Elly De La Cruz singles on a line drive to right fielder Josh Lowe.
  4.  Austin Hays singles on a ground ball to center fielder Chandler Simpson. Elly De La Cruz to 3rd.
  5.  Gavin Lux grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Top 2nd

  1.  Josh Lowe strikes out swinging.
  2.  Christopher Morel called out on strikes.
  3.  Danny Jansen walks.
  4.  Taylor Walls lines out to center fielder TJ Friedl.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Spencer Steer lines out to shortstop Taylor Walls.
  2.  Tyler Stephenson homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field.CIN 65%
  3.  Will Benson grounds out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  4.  Noelvi Marte grounds out, second baseman José Caballero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Top 3rd

  1.  José Caballero walks.CIN 58%
  2.  Chandler Simpson grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Elly De La Cruz. José Caballero out at 2nd. Chandler Simpson to 1st.
  3.  Yandy Díaz flies out to right fielder Will Benson. Chandler Simpson to 3rd.
  4.  Jonathan Aranda singles on a line drive to center fielder TJ Friedl. Chandler Simpson scores.CIN 54%
  5.  Junior Caminero grounds into a force out, third baseman Noelvi Marte to second baseman Matt McLain. Jonathan Aranda out at 2nd.

Bot 3rd

  1.  TJ Friedl flies out to left fielder Christopher Morel.
  2.  Matt McLain called out on strikes.
  3.  Elly De La Cruz flies out to left fielder Christopher Morel.

Top 4th

  1.  Josh Lowe strikes out swinging.
  2.  Christopher Morel singles on a line drive to center fielder TJ Friedl.
  3.  Danny Jansen strikes out swinging.
  4.  Taylor Walls doubles (10) on a line drive to right fielder Will Benson. Christopher Morel scores.TB 61%
  5.  José Caballero flies out to center fielder TJ Friedl.

Bot 4th

  1.  Austin Hays singles on a line drive to left fielder Christopher Morel.TB 52%
  2.  Gavin Lux reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Austin Hays to 2nd.CIN 56%
  3.  Spencer Steer singles on a soft bunt ground ball to pitcher Zack Littell. Austin Hays to 3rd. Gavin Lux to 2nd.CIN 66%
  4.  Tyler Stephenson pops out to second baseman José Caballero on the infield fly rule.CIN 57%
  5.  Will Benson grounds into a force out, first baseman Jonathan Aranda to shortstop Taylor Walls. Austin Hays scores. Gavin Lux to 3rd. Spencer Steer out at 2nd. Will Benson to 1st.
  6.  Noelvi Marte singles on a ground ball to left fielder Christopher Morel. Gavin Lux scores. Will Benson to 2nd.CIN 70%
  7.  TJ Friedl singles on a soft bunt ground ball to third baseman Junior Caminero. Will Benson to 3rd. Noelvi Marte to 2nd.
  8.  Matt McLain grounds out, pitcher Zack Littell to second baseman José Caballero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.CIN 66%

Top 5th

  1.  Chandler Simpson lines out to second baseman Matt McLain.
  2.  Yandy Díaz flies out to right fielder Will Benson.
  3.  Jonathan Aranda lines out sharply to center fielder TJ Friedl.

Bot 5th

  1.  Elly De La Cruz doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Chandler Simpson.CIN 78%
  2.  Austin Hays grounds out, third baseman Junior Caminero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  3.  Gavin Lux lines out to right fielder Josh Lowe. Elly De La Cruz to 3rd.
  4.  Spencer Steer flies out to right fielder Josh Lowe.

Top 6th

  1.  Junior Caminero grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Spencer Steer.
  2.  Josh Lowe singles on a ground ball to right fielder Will Benson.
  3.  Christopher Morel lines out to left fielder Austin Hays.
  4.  Danny Jansen walks. Josh Lowe to 2nd.
  5.  Taylor Walls grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Spencer Steer.CIN 73%

Bot 6th

  1.  Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
  2.  Will Benson lines out to left fielder Christopher Morel.
  3.  Noelvi Marte doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Chandler Simpson.
  4.  TJ Friedl homers (10) on a fly ball to right field. Noelvi Marte scores.CIN 91%
  5.  Matt McLain pops out to second baseman José Caballero.

Top 7th

  1.  José Caballero strikes out swinging.
  2.  Chandler Simpson walks.
  3.  Yandy Díaz called out on strikes.
  4.  Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.

Bot 7th

  1.  Elly De La Cruz singles on a fly ball to center fielder Chandler Simpson.
  2.  Austin Hays singles on a line drive to left fielder Christopher Morel. Elly De La Cruz to 2nd.
  3.  Santiago Espinal walks. Elly De La Cruz to 3rd. Austin Hays to 2nd.
  4.  Spencer Steer strikes out swinging.
  5.  Tyler Stephenson singles on a line drive to left fielder Christopher Morel. Elly De La Cruz scores. Austin Hays scores. Santiago Espinal to 2nd.
  6.  Connor Joe hit by pitch. Santiago Espinal to 3rd. Tyler Stephenson to 2nd.
  7.  Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
  8.  TJ Friedl strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Junior Caminero singles on a line drive to right fielder Connor Joe, deflected by pitcher Tony Santillan.
  2.  Josh Lowe strikes out swinging.
  3.  Christopher Morel grounds into a double play, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to second baseman Matt McLain to first baseman Spencer Steer. Junior Caminero out at 2nd. Christopher Morel out at 1st.

Bot 8th

  1.  Matt McLain grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  2.  Elly De La Cruz doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Chandler Simpson.
  3.  Austin Hays strikes out swinging.
  4.  Edwin Uceta intentionally walks Jake Fraley.
  5.  Spencer Steer walks.
  6.  Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.

Top 9th

  1.  Danny Jansen flies out to left fielder Austin Hays.
  2.  Taylor Walls strikes out on a foul tip.
  3.  José Caballero flies out to first baseman Spencer Steer.

Bot 2nd

  1.  TB 0, CIN 1Tyler Stephenson homers (8) on a fly ball to right center field.CIN 65%

Top 3rd

  1.  TB 1, CIN 1Jonathan Aranda singles on a line drive to center fielder TJ Friedl. Chandler Simpson scores.CIN 54%

Top 4th

  1.  TB 2, CIN 1Taylor Walls doubles (10) on a line drive to right fielder Will Benson. Christopher Morel scores.TB 61%

Bot 4th

  1.  TB 2, CIN 2Will Benson grounds into a force out, first baseman Jonathan Aranda to shortstop Taylor Walls. Austin Hays scores. Gavin Lux to 3rd. Spencer Steer out at 2nd. Will Benson to 1st.
  2.  TB 2, CIN 3Noelvi Marte singles on a ground ball to left fielder Christopher Morel. Gavin Lux scores. Will Benson to 2nd.CIN 70%

Bot 6th

  1.  TB 2, CIN 5TJ Friedl homers (10) on a fly ball to right field. Noelvi Marte scores.CIN 91%

Bot 7th

  1.  TB 2, CIN 7Tyler Stephenson singles on a line drive to left fielder Christopher Morel. Elly De La Cruz scores. Austin Hays scores. Santiago Espinal to 2nd.

Win probability

Bot 6th · Biggest swing #1 · TB 2–5 CIN

TJ Friedl homers (10) on a fly ball to right field. Noelvi Marte scores.

See it in the scoring summary
CIN 91%CIN +19 pts

Game leaders

RaysSt. Petersburg

RedsCincinnati

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Chandler Simpson CF3110010.308
Yandy Díaz DH4000001.287
Jonathan Aranda 1B4011002.318
Junior Caminero 3B4010000.262
Josh Lowe RF4010003.241
Christopher Morel LF4110001.213
Danny Jansen C2000021.206
Taylor Walls SS4011001.215
José Caballero 2B3000011.226
Totals322620410

2B: Simpson, Walls.RBI: Aranda, Walls.SB: Simpson, Morel.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Zack Littell L6.0105502973.72
Ian Seymour1.032213382.08
Edwin Uceta1.010022214.93

Video

3:02Rays vs. Reds HighlightsMLB video
1:06Elly De La Cruz's four-hit game1:01Nick Martinez strikes out five in win0:14Jonathan Aranda's RBI single0:17Tyler Stephenson's two-run single
All 20 clips

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