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Reds rally past Marlins, then lose next day

PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

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Miami: The Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 in 10 innings on Tuesday night after chasing starter Sandy Alcantara in the ninth; Matt McLain had two doubles and two RBIs as the Reds completed a four-run extra‑inning frame and extended a five-game winning streak. Cincinnati's record improved to 8-3 and 5-0 on the road this season; the next night, Miami beat Cincinnati 7-4 Wednesday, with Griffin Conine and Connor Norby homering, Eury Pérez recording five innings, and the Marlins snapping the Reds' five-game streak.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Alcantara entered the ninth with a two-hit shutout and 24 scoreless innings this season (Tuesday).
Reds tied the game in ninth via McLain double and Bender wild pitch, then won in the 10th (Tuesday night).
Cincinnati improved to 8-3 overall and 5-0 on the road after the extra-innings victory (post-Tuesday).
Marlins won 7-4 the following night with homers from Griffin Conine and Connor Norby (Wednesday night).
The Marlins' Wednesday victory snapped Cincinnati's five-game winning streak; Petersen recorded his first career save.

News Intelligence

If you're a Reds fan, this rollercoaster ride of wins and losses is part of the thrill of the season. For Marlins supporters, the comeback victory is a sign of resilience. If you're just a baseball lover, these games showcase the unpredictability and excitement of the sport.

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Who Benefited

The Miami Marlins benefited from Wednesday's 7-4 win through timely homers by Griffin Conine and Connor Norby, a quality start from Eury Pérez, and a restored in-game momentum that snapped Cincinnati's five-game winning streak.

Who Impacted

The Cincinnati Reds suffered from late-inning bullpen lapses and a loss of momentum after a 7-4 defeat Wednesday that ended their five-game streak despite strong offensive performances such as Matt McLain's multi-hit game the prior night.

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