Athletics fall to Reds in a tight 5-4 game in Cincinnati

The Oakland Athletics lost to the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on August 4, 2026, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. J.T. Ginn, making his first start since returning from the injured list, pitched six innings and allowed three earned runs. The A’s initially took a 3-0 lead in the fourth, fueled by hits from Tyler Soderstrom and Jeff McNeil. However, the Reds rallied in the fifth inning, scoring four runs to take control. Both teams exchanged leads until a late Reds score sealed the game. Oakland's next game is against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

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