Cincinnati Reds complete series sweep against Athletics with solid performance
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds secured a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on August 6, completing a series sweep at Great American Ball Park. Andrew Abbott pitched 6 ⅔ innings, allowing three runs, while the Reds hit four home runs including solo shots from Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart. This win marks the Reds' first series sweep since April, improving their record to 56-58 and extending their run to 13-6 since the All-Star break. The Reds will look to maintain momentum with a weekend series against the Washington Nationals starting August 7.
- •Reds complete series sweep with a 6-5 win on August 6.
- •Andrew Abbott pitches 6 ⅔ innings, earning his fourth quality start.
- •Cincinnati hit four home runs, led by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart.
- •Reds improve to 56-58 and 13-6 since the All-Star break.
- •Next series begins against the Washington Nationals on August 7.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Reds homer four times to back Andrew Abbott, beat the Athletics 6-5 to complete sweep
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds ride Abbott, long ball to series sweep of Athletics
"Elly De La Cruz hit his fourth career leadoff home run — one of four homers by Cincinnati — and the Reds beat the Athletics 6-5 on Thursday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep. The A's (45-70) have lost eight straight games and 12 straight series. Brian Serven hit a two-run homer off Brock Burke to get the A's within a run in the ninth.
"Another gutsy performance by Andrew Abbott and four homers led the Cincinnati Reds to their first series sweep since April.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:30 PMReds homer four times to back Andrew Abbott, beat the Athletics 6-5 to complete sweep
Elly De La Cruz hit his fourth career leadoff home run — one of four homers by Cincinnati — and the Reds beat the Athletics 6-5 on Thursday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep. The A's (45-70) have lost eight straight games and 12 straight series. Brian Serven hit a two-run homer off Brock Burke to get the A's within a run in the ninth.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:29 PMCincinnati Reds ride Abbott, long ball to series sweep of Athletics
Another gutsy performance by Andrew Abbott and four homers led the Cincinnati Reds to their first series sweep since April.
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