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Braves Edge Reds 12-11 in 10 Innings After Both Teams Score Eight in Eighth

The Braves hold a 1-0 series lead with Friday’s rematch at Great American Ball Park set before Saturday’s record-breaking game at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Jul 31, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) scores a run against the Cincinnati Reds on a sacrifice fly by Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna in the 10th inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Jul 31, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees catcher Ben Rice (22) follows through on a three run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Jul 31, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Marcell Ozuna’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning drove in the go-ahead run for Atlanta’s 12-11 victory.
  • Each club erupted for eight runs in the eighth inning, marking only the third time in MLB history both teams have scored eight in the same frame.
  • Newly acquired Carlos Carrasco allowed three runs over six innings in his Braves debut while Reds starter Andrew Abbott struggled with command, walking five over 5⅓ innings.
  • Cincinnati’s trade-deadline additions Ke’Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer each hit three-run homers during the Reds’ eight-run comeback in the eighth.
  • Both teams reconvene Friday in Cincinnati before traveling to Bristol Motor Speedway, where Saturday’s game is on track to draw over 85,000 fans.