Reds Edge Diamondbacks 9-8 in Spring Training Thriller

On March 8, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 in a high-scoring spring training battle at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona. The Reds’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who went 2-for-3 with a home run—his third of the spring—and continued to make a strong case for a roster spot. Gavin Lux and Austin Hays also delivered multi-hit games, with Lux going 2-for-2 and Hays 2-for-3, bolstering Cincinnati’s attack. Elly De La Cruz added a 1-for-3 performance with a stolen base, showcasing his speed, while Tommy Friedl chipped in with a 1-for-3 day and a walk. The Reds’ seven hits and timely scoring helped them improve their spring record to 7-6-1.
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The Diamondbacks kept pace for much of the game, with Eugenio Suarez powering their effort by going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBIs, and Jack Hurley impressing at 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Arizona’s pitching faltered late, however, as Sean Moll picked up the win for Cincinnati with a scoreless inning, while Justin Martinez took the loss for the Diamondbacks. Trevor Rogers also contributed for the Reds, tossing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Despite a late push that brought them within one run, Arizona couldn’t overcome Cincinnati’s offensive output, falling to a competitive but ultimately losing effort in this spring training clash.