Giants collapse in ninth inning, lose to Reds 10-9 after six-run lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The San Francisco Giants suffered a historic collapse on August 26 against the Cincinnati Reds, surrendering a six-run lead in the ninth inning to lose 10-9 at Oracle Park. The Giants were ahead 9-3 entering the final frame but allowed seven runs, marking their first instance of blowing a six-run lead in the ninth inning in franchise history. Manager Tony Vitello was ejected in the first inning after contesting a call on a check swing. The loss adds to the Giants' struggles this season as they prepare for their next game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 27.
- •Giants led 9-3 entering the ninth inning.
- •Reds scored seven runs in the ninth to win.
- •Tony Vitello ejected in the first inning for arguing a call.
- •Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam to help the Reds rally.
- •Giants will face the Diamondbacks on August 27.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Tony Vitello ejected early, Giants have historic collapse in 9th to lose to Reds
"The San Francisco Giants blew a six-run lead in the ninth inning and lost to the Cincinnati Reds.
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