Reds and Diamondbacks Trade Wins in Cincinnati Series

Noelvi Marte delivered a decisive solo home run in the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2‑1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cincinnati starter Rhett Lowder pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run, while the Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka (replaced by Juan Morillo) allowed a single run over seven innings.

In the series finale, the Diamondbacks rebounded with a 5‑3 win. Arizona’s Zac Gallen gave up three runs in six innings, while the Reds' Andrew Abbott allowed one run over five innings. Homers from Tommy Troy, Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno helped Arizona secure the lead, and Ketel Marte added an RBI single in the ninth. Both games featured multiple home runs and key defensive plays, highlighting the competitive nature of the three‑game matchup in Cincinnati.