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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks

MLBAugust 23, 2026Chase Field

RedsCincinnatiCIN62-69

Reds 3, D-backs 5

Final
D-backsPhoenixAZWon69-62
Score by inning
Team123456789RHE
CIN003000000380
AZ00000140–581

W Jonathan LoáisigaL Andrew AbbottSV Kevin Ginkel

Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to win the series and keep pace in the National League playoff race.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Elly De La Cruz grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Tim Tawa.
  2.  Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
  3.  Dane Myers walks.
  4.  Tyler Stephenson singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt. Dane Myers to 3rd.
  5.  Eugenio Suárez walks. Tyler Stephenson to 2nd.
  6.  Matt McLain pops out to third baseman Nolan Arenado.AZ 55%

Bot 1st

  1.  Ildemaro Vargas pops out to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  2.  Corbin Carroll doubles (28) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Héctor Rodríguez.
  3.  Gabriel Moreno grounds out, third baseman Eugenio Suárez to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  4.  Geraldo Perdomo grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.

Top 2nd

  1.  JJ Bleday pops out to third baseman Nolan Arenado in foul territory.
  2.  Will Banfield flies out to right fielder Corbin Carroll.
  3.  Héctor Rodríguez grounds out softly, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Tim Tawa.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Nolan Arenado grounds out, third baseman Eugenio Suárez to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  2.  Tim Tawa flies out to shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
  3.  Jordan Lawlar called out on strikes.

Top 3rd

  1.  Elly De La Cruz doubles (21) on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt.CIN 57%
  2.  Sal Stewart singles on a line drive to right fielder Corbin Carroll. Elly De La Cruz scores.CIN 66%
  3.  Dane Myers doubles (9) on a fly ball to right fielder Corbin Carroll. Sal Stewart to 3rd.CIN 76%
  4.  Tyler Stephenson strikes out swinging.
  5.  Eugenio Suárez singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt. Sal Stewart scores. Dane Myers scores.CIN 83%
  6.  Matt McLain strikes out swinging.
  7.  JJ Bleday walks. Eugenio Suárez to 2nd.
  8.  Will Banfield grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa.

Bot 3rd

  1.  James McCann grounds out, pitcher Andrew Abbott to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  2.  Ryan Waldschmidt strikes out swinging.
  3.  Ildemaro Vargas doubles (18) on a sharp line drive to left fielder JJ Bleday.
  4.  Corbin Carroll called out on strikes.

Top 4th

  1.  Héctor Rodríguez hits a ground-rule double (2) on a fly ball down the right-field line.
  2.  Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
  3.  Sal Stewart strikes out swinging.
  4.  Dane Myers strikes out swinging.

Bot 4th

  1.  Gabriel Moreno walks.
  2.  Geraldo Perdomo grounds into a double play, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart. Gabriel Moreno out at 2nd. Geraldo Perdomo out at 1st.CIN 85%
  3.  Nolan Arenado flies out to left fielder JJ Bleday.

Top 5th

  1.  Tyler Stephenson walks.
  2.  Eugenio Suárez grounds into a double play, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa. Tyler Stephenson out at 2nd. Eugenio Suárez out at 1st.
  3.  Matt McLain walks.
  4.  Pitcher Taylor Clarke picks off Matt McLain at 1st on throw to first baseman Tim Tawa.

Bot 5th

  1.  Tim Tawa singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Dane Myers.
  2.  Jordan Lawlar out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Andrew Abbott to first baseman Sal Stewart. Tim Tawa to 2nd.
  3.  James McCann strikes out swinging.
  4.  Ryan Waldschmidt called out on strikes.

Top 6th

  1.  JJ Bleday called out on strikes.
  2.  Will Banfield pops out to catcher James McCann in foul territory.
  3.  Héctor Rodríguez grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa.

Bot 6th

  1.  Ildemaro Vargas lines out to center fielder Dane Myers.
  2.  Corbin Carroll triples (16) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder JJ Bleday.CIN 80%
  3.  Gabriel Moreno out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Dane Myers. Corbin Carroll scores.
  4.  Geraldo Perdomo singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers.
  5.  Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging.

Top 7th

  1.  Elly De La Cruz strikes out swinging.
  2.  Sal Stewart grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa.
  3.  Dane Myers singles on a ground ball to right fielder Corbin Carroll.
  4.  Tyler Stephenson grounds into a force out, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to second baseman Ildemaro Vargas. Dane Myers out at 2nd.

Bot 7th

  1.  Tim Tawa singles on a line drive to center fielder Dane Myers.CIN 70%
  2.  Jordan Lawlar singles on a fly ball to left fielder JJ Bleday. Tim Tawa to 2nd.CIN 60%
  3.  James McCann walks. Tim Tawa to 3rd. Jordan Lawlar to 2nd.AZ 55%
  4.  Lars Nootbaar grounds out, pitcher Luis Mey to first baseman Sal Stewart. Tim Tawa scores. Jordan Lawlar to 3rd. James McCann to 2nd.
  5.  Ildemaro Vargas triples (5) on a ground ball to center fielder Dane Myers. Jordan Lawlar scores. James McCann scores.AZ 81%
  6.  Corbin Carroll out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Héctor Rodríguez. Ildemaro Vargas scores.
  7.  Gabriel Moreno walks.
  8.  Geraldo Perdomo walks. Gabriel Moreno to 2nd.
  9.  Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Eugenio Suárez hit by pitch.AZ 79%
  2.  Matt McLain strikes out swinging.AZ 85%
  3.  JJ Bleday grounds into a force out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. Eugenio Suárez out at 2nd. JJ Bleday to 1st.
  4.  Jose Trevino lines out to center fielder Jorge Barrosa.

Bot 8th

  1.  Tim Tawa pops out to shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
  2.  Jordan Lawlar grounds out, shortstop Elly De La Cruz to first baseman Sal Stewart.
  3.  James McCann flies out to right fielder Héctor Rodríguez.

Top 9th

  1.  Héctor Rodríguez strikes out swinging.
  2.  Elly De La Cruz grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa.
  3.  Sal Stewart singles on a ground ball to right fielder Corbin Carroll.
  4.  Dane Myers reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Ildemaro Vargas. Sal Stewart to 2nd.
  5.  Tyler Stephenson called out on strikes.

Top 3rd

  1.  CIN 1, AZ 0Sal Stewart singles on a line drive to right fielder Corbin Carroll. Elly De La Cruz scores.CIN 66%
  2.  CIN 3, AZ 0Eugenio Suárez singles on a line drive to left fielder Ryan Waldschmidt. Sal Stewart scores. Dane Myers scores.CIN 83%

Bot 6th

  1.  CIN 3, AZ 1Gabriel Moreno out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Dane Myers. Corbin Carroll scores.

Bot 7th

  1.  CIN 3, AZ 2Lars Nootbaar grounds out, pitcher Luis Mey to first baseman Sal Stewart. Tim Tawa scores. Jordan Lawlar to 3rd. James McCann to 2nd.
  2.  CIN 3, AZ 4Ildemaro Vargas triples (5) on a ground ball to center fielder Dane Myers. Jordan Lawlar scores. James McCann scores.AZ 81%
  3.  CIN 3, AZ 5Corbin Carroll out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Héctor Rodríguez. Ildemaro Vargas scores.

Win probability

Bot 7th · Biggest swing #1 · CIN 3–4 AZ

Ildemaro Vargas triples (5) on a ground ball to center fielder Dane Myers. Jordan Lawlar scores. James McCann scores.

See it in the scoring summary
AZ 81%AZ +24 pts

Game leaders

RedsCincinnati

D-backsPhoenix

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Elly De La Cruz SS5110002.262
Sal Stewart 1B5121002.263
Dane Myers CF4120011.256
Tyler Stephenson DH4010012.242
Eugenio Suárez 3B2012010.207
Matt McLain 2B3000012.197
JJ Bleday LF3000011.223
Will Banfield C3000000.000
Jose Trevino C1000000.236
Héctor Rodríguez RF4010001.171
Totals343830511

2B: Cruz, Myers, Rodríguez.RBI: Stewart, Suárez 2.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Andrew Abbott L6.074426884.15
Luis Mey1.011121223.54
Pierce Johnson1.00000084.46

Video

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