McLain homers as Reds edge A's 3-2 in Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Matt McLain hit a key home run while Rhett Lowder earned his first win since April, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night. The Reds improved their record to 55-58, marking their 12th win since the All-Star break. A strong start from Athletics pitcher Jacob Lopez, who struck out the first four batters, was not enough as the Reds overcame early challenges. Emilio Pagán secured his 13th save in a scoreless ninth inning. The Athletics have now lost seven consecutive games.
- •McLain's homer gives him nine for the season.
- •Lowder allows two earned runs over six innings.
- •Athletics suffer their seventh straight loss.
- •Reds score two runs in the fifth and sixth innings.
- •Mason Barnett set to start for the Athletics in the next game.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's
"Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Reds are 12-6 since the All-Star break to improve to 55-58. The Athletics have lost seven straight to fall to 45-69.
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