# Cincinnati Reds vs Sacramento Athletics series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cincinnati-reds-vs-sacramento-athletics-series
> Updated: 2026-08-06T02:26:12.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026 the Cincinnati Reds continued their winning run against the struggling Sacramento Athletics. On August 4 the Reds captured a 5‑4 victory after two wild pitches by Athletics pitcher Hogan Harris allowed the go‑ahead runs in the eighth inning, extending Sacramento’s season‑long slide to six straight losses. The following day, August 5, the Reds edged the Athletics 3‑2, with Matt McLain’s fourth‑inning solo homer providing the decisive lead. The loss pushed the Athletics’ losing streak to seven games and marked their 12th consecutive series defeat.

Both games were played at Great American Ball Park and highlighted the Reds’ ability to capitalize on timely offense and solid relief pitching, while the Athletics struggled to halt a prolonged slump.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Cincinnati Reds defeat Sacramento Athletics 3-2

Cincinnati Reds beat Sacramento Athletics 3-2, highlighted by Matt McLain’s solo homer; the loss extended the Athletics’ seven‑game skid.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cincinnati-reds-defeat-sacramento-athletics-3-2

### 2026-08-03: Cincinnati Reds beat Athletics 5-4 on wild pitches

Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4 on August 4, 2026, scoring on two wild pitches in the eighth; the loss gave the A’s their sixth straight defeat.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletics-vs-reds-series-opens-tuesday-in-cincinnati

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