Athletics @ Reds · Aug 5, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Great American Ball Park Regular Season

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Lowder earns first victory since April as Reds win 10th in 14 games

CINCINNATI -- Entering Wednesday, the Reds' chances of making the playoffs – according to FanGraphs – were just 2%. Not great at all, or even close to good, but players haven't written themselves off with just under two months until the postseason. Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the A's at Great

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Matt McLain's home run propels Reds to 3-2 win00:03:04

Matt McLain's solo home run sparks the Reds' 3-2 win against the Athletics

Condensed Game: ATH@CIN - 8/5/2600:10:00

Condensed Game: Lawrence Butler and the Athletics take on Matt McLain and the Reds on August 5, 2026

Matt McLain's solo home run (9) 00:00:29

Matt McLain belts a solo home run to right-center field to give the Reds a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 5th inning

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Athletics @ Reds · 2–3

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