Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks split weekend series

The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks split their weekend series at Chase Field. On Saturday, the Reds secured an 11-5 victory highlighted by JJ Bleday hitting for the cycle. Bleday recorded a single, double, triple, and a home run, becoming only the eighth player in Reds franchise history to achieve the feat. Elly De La Cruz also had a standout performance with four hits, including a 450-foot home run.

On Sunday, the Diamondbacks rallied to win 5-3, completing the series comeback. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh inning, Arizona scored four runs, fueled by a two-run triple from Ildemaro Vargas and a sacrifice fly by Corbin Carroll. The win keeps Arizona competitive in the National League wild-card race. Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott took the loss after surrendering late runs in the seventh inning.