Cincinnati Reds beat Athletics 5-4 on wild pitches
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Sacramento Athletics 5-4 at Great American Ball Park on August 4, 2026. In the eighth inning, walks to Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart were followed by two wild pitches from Athletics pitcher Hogan Harris, allowing both runners to score and giving the Reds a go‑ahead lead.
Reds reliever Emilio Pagán closed the game for his 12th save, while Athletics starter J. T. Ginn worked six innings, allowing three runs on five hits. The loss marked the Athletics' sixth straight defeat, extending a season‑long slide that began with a 36‑36 record on June 15 and has since fallen to 9‑32. The Reds improved to 54‑58 overall, winning four of their last five games.
The game opened a three‑game series, with the Reds looking to continue their recent surge and the Athletics hoping to halt a twelve‑game series‑loss streak.
Entities: Brady Singer · Cincinnati Reds · Elly De La Cruz · J. T. Ginn · J.T. Ginn · Mark Kotsay · Oakland Athletics · Sacramento Athletics · Sal Stewart
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Reds have a season record of 53‑58 and are fifth in the NL Central. (Associated Press data)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Athletics' starting rotation for the series includes J.T. Ginn, Mason Barnett, and Jacob Lopez. (Analysis article)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn is scheduled to start the opening game for the Athletics. (All articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Athletics have lost 29 of their last 36 games. (Podcast summary)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Oakland Athletics will open a three‑game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (All articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Reds pitcher Brady Singer is scheduled to start the opening game for the Reds. (All articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Athletics have a season record of 45‑67 and are fourth in the AL West. (Associated Press data)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Reds have hit 145 home runs at home, averaging 1.3 per game. (Associated Press data)