Reds Rally Falls Short Against Royals in High-Scoring Affair
The Cincinnati Reds and the Kansas City Royals faced off in a game that saw a flurry of runs, with the final score settling at 7-13 in favor of the Royals. This outcome brings the Reds' record to 9-12 for the preseason, while the Royals improve to 14-8. The game, held at Goodyear Ballpark, was witnessed by 4,897 fans and lasted for approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes.
Key Moments and Performances
The Reds showed resilience throughout the game, particularly in the seventh inning where they scored four runs on four hits. Despite their efforts to close the gap, including adding another run in the eighth inning through strategic plays and solid hitting, it wasn't enough to overcome early setbacks.
Notable performances came from several Reds players who stood out despite the loss. Elly De La Cruz made an impact with his bat by hitting .500 and securing an on-base percentage of .667. Francisco Urbaez also shone brightly with a perfect batting average of 1.000 from his appearances at plate; his slugging percentage was an impressive 2.000.
On the pitching side for Cincinnati, Christian Greene started on the mound with an ERA of 4.5 across four innings pitched but couldn't contain Kansas City's hitters effectively enough to keep them at bay.
Opposition Highlights
The Royals capitalized on their opportunities throughout this high-scoring affair. They amassed a total of thirteen runs off sixteen hits against both Cincinnati's starting pitcher and bullpen efforts which struggled significantly during this matchup.
Kansas City's offense was relentless from start to finish as evidenced by scoring five runs in just one inning alone (the fifth), setting a pace that would ultimately define much of this contest's narrative.
Looking Ahead
The Cincinnati Reds are set to host their next preseason game against Seattle Mariners at Goodyear Ballpark on March 16th at 4:05 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as both teams look forward to showcasing their talents ahead of regular season play.