Geraldo Perdomo disrupts Reds mascot race, homers in Diamondbacks victory
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo made headlines on June 14, 2026, by interrupting the Cincinnati Reds' mascot race at Great American Ball Park. He crossed the finish line ahead of the mascots before hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning, contributing to the Diamondbacks' 5-3 win over the Reds. Tensions rose when Reds player Noelvi Marte tied the game with his homer shortly after Perdomo's. Perdomo commented on his actions, saying he saw the finish line and took the win.
- •Diamondbacks win 5-3 against the Reds on June 14.
- •Geraldo Perdomo crosses finish line in Reds mascot race.
- •Perdomo hits a go-ahead, two-run home run in the sixth inning.
- •Noelvi Marte ties game for Reds with his homer shortly after.
- •Perdomo's remarks indicate a competitive spirit.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks' SS, antagonizes Reds, wins mascot race
"Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo homered in the series finale against the Reds, and ruined the Great American Ball Park mascot race finish.
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