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Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers β Recap
February 28, 2026 Β· American Family Fields of Phoenix Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers by a 9-7 margin, securing a decisive victory against a strong opponent. Cincinnati's offense surged with a pivotal four-run fourth inning, ultimately providing enough cushion to withstand Milwaukee's own scoring efforts. Key contributions from Dane Myers at the plate further solidified the Reds' path to victory.
While runs were exchanged throughout the contest, the Reds delivered their most impactful offensive surge in the fourth inning. During that frame, Cincinnati pushed across four runs, a pivotal burst that shifted the game's momentum and established a significant lead. This critical scoring outburst contrasted with the Brewers' own run production, which, though consistent, ultimately wasn't enough to match Cincinnati's key moments.
Cincinnati's decisive four-run fourth inning was the primary catalyst, allowing them to build a lead that Milwaukee could not overcome. During this critical frame, the Reds showed their offensive capability. Dane Myers stood out individually, contributing two hits and driving in three runs, demonstrating his importance to the Reds' scoring efforts. On the mound, Pierce Johnson offered a clean inning in relief, striking out two and preventing any earned runs, which helped maintain Cincinnati's hard-won lead.
Ultimately, the Cincinnati Reds prevailed by capitalizing on their key offensive opportunities, most notably their multi-run inning, and receiving timely hitting that outpaced their high-ranking opponents. With this victory, the Reds improved their record to 60-65, while the Brewers moved to 77-49.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 4th inning, when the Cincinnati Reds scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Crow |
|
2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Anthony Misiewicz |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 |
| Caleb Ferguson |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Darren McCaughan |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Davis Daniel S |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Hagen Danner |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Hunter Greene |
|
1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 36.00 |
| Julian Garcia |
|
1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.86 |
| Lyon Richardson W |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Pierce Johnson |
|
1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Angel Zerpa |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Joseph Calvin Corbett |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16.20 |
| Mark Manfredi |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Rob Zastryzny |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Sammy Peralta L |
|
1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 |
| JesΓΊs Broca |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jared Koenig |
|
0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 108.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt McLain |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Myers |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Perkins |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Hamilton |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Lara |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Chavis |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Fischer |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Dunn |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Banfield |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Turang |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| William Contreras |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elly De La Cruz |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonado Balcazar |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sal Stewart |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Chourio |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jesus Made |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Ortiz |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reese McGuire |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sal Frelick |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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