Reds' Ninth-Inning Rally Denies A's Historic Performance

Lawrence Butler's three homers and JJ Bleday's five hits couldn't secure Oakland's win against Cincinnati

TJ Friedl's walk-off single capped a three-run rally for the Reds in the ninth inning.
Lawrence Butler hit three home runs, his second such game this season, and JJ Bleday went 5-for-5.
The A's became the first team to lose a game despite one player hitting three homers and another getting five hits.
Oakland's closer Mason Miller was unavailable, leading to Grant Holman attempting his first save.
Cincinnati avoided being swept, overcoming a five-run deficit and snapping their losing streak.