Sunday, December 7, 2025

‘We’re still alive.’ Resilient Reds keep fighting in NL wild card race

by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Reds Ride High After Series win, Greene‘s Dominant⁣ Performance Fuels Playoff​ push

CINCINNATI, OH – September 8, 2025 – The‌ cincinnati Reds are⁣ buzzing⁢ with confidence after a weekend series victory over‌ the New York Mets, capped off by a stellar performance from right-handed pitcher hunter Greene. Greene struck out a remarkable 12 batters in seven dominant innings​ on⁣ Sunday, leading the Reds to a​ win and further ​solidifying⁢ their position in the playoff ‌hunt.

The ⁢atmosphere in ‍the Reds ‌clubhouse was noticeably upbeat following⁤ the back-to-back wins against⁣ a heavily-invested Mets squad. Greene, embracing the celebratory ​mood, playfully promised fans​ free pizza‍ for ⁢every‍ strikeout – a gesture ​that quickly ⁢resonated with ⁢the Cincinnati fanbase.

“just trying to be a man of the people,” Greene quipped‍ after the game.

The victory wasn’t just about ‌Greene’s individual⁢ brilliance. Reliever Brent Suter, a local product from moeller High School, added to‍ the celebratory spirit,​ playfully predicting a ‍successful start to the NFL season for the Cincinnati Bengals.

“Don’t let​ the Bengals win in​ Week 1,” Suter joked, referencing the Bengals’ opening day victory against‍ the ⁤Cleveland Browns.

Looking ‌Ahead: West Coast ​Swing

The Reds (record and current‌ standing to be ​inserted here – SEO⁤ optimization) now embark ⁢on a crucial nine-game road trip,beginning with ⁤a three-game series against ‍the San⁤ Diego​ Padres on September 8th.This stretch will be‌ a meaningful test for the team as they ‍navigate a competitive National League⁣ landscape.⁣

The ​team will need to maintain this momentum ⁢and continue strong pitching​ performances, like the one delivered by ​Greene, to ⁢stay in contention for a postseason berth.‍ Fans⁣ will⁢ be watching closely to see if the Reds can ‍translate their home-field success to the road.

Key Takeaways:

The Reds secured a ‌series win against the New York Mets, fueled by Hunter Greene’s 12-strikeout performance.
Greene’s playful gesture of offering pizza for strikeouts⁣ endeared him further to Cincinnati fans.
⁢ The team begins a nine-game⁢ road ​trip ⁤on September 8th against the San Diego Padres.


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Keywords: Cincinnati Reds, Hunter Greene, MLB, New York Mets, Playoff Hunt, Baseball, ⁣cincinnati Bengals, San⁤ Diego Padres
internal Linking: Linked to relevant player and team pages on sportsdata.usatoday.com. Also linked to Bengals game report.
External Linking: linked to‍ Bengals team page.
Headline: Optimized for search ⁢with key terms.
Meta​ Description: (To be added -⁢ should include keywords ‌and a compelling summary)
Image Alt Text: ⁢(To be added – descriptive and keyword-rich for the featured image)
readability: Written in clear, concise language for broad appeal.
* ⁢ Timeliness: Published on September 8th, reflecting the events of September 7th.

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