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Noelvi Marte Robs 9th-Inning Homer as Reds Edge Pirates to Close on Final Wild Card

With three games left, Cincinnati sits a half-game behind the Mets but holds the tiebreaker.

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Boston Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez reacts after flying out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Sep 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte (16) reacts with shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) after the victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Marte, newly converted to right field this season, pulled back Bryan Reynolds’ would-be tying shot and recorded all three outs in the ninth to seal a 2-1 win.
  • Cincinnati improved to 81-78 and trails New York by a half-game for the last NL wild-card spot, with a three-game series at Milwaukee up next.
  • Nick Lodolo tied his career high with 12 strikeouts over 6 1/3 scoreless innings before leaving as a precaution with a right groin issue.
  • Marte and Gavin Lux delivered RBI singles in the fifth, and Emilio Pagán closed for his 30th save in 36 chances.
  • Arizona lost to the Dodgers, dropping a game behind the Reds in the race for the final NL postseason berth.