Cincinnati Reds defeat Sacramento Athletics 3-2

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Sacramento Athletics 3-2 at Great American Ballpark on August 5, 2026. Lawrence Butler opened the game with a leadoff home run for the Athletics, but Matt McLain’s solo opposite‑field shot in the fourth inning gave the Reds the lead. Jacob Lopez recorded a season‑high nine strikeouts for the Athletics, while the Reds added runs on a sacrifice fly by Noelvi Marte and a single by Jonah Heim. The loss extended Sacramento’s losing streak to seven games and marked their 12th consecutive series defeat.

Both teams exchanged runs throughout the game, but the Reds held on after McLain’s homer, securing the 3-2 victory.