The Cincinnati Reds overcame a late deficit to defeat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 in 10 innings on Sunday at Target Field, completing a three-game sweep. The victory improved the Reds' record to 14-8, their best start since 2006, and boosted their road mark to 8-2. Key contributions came from struggling hitters TJ Friedl and Rece Hinds amid defensive miscues by Minnesota.
The Reds managed just one run through eight innings but erupted in the ninth, trailing 3-1. Spencer Steer singled, Tyler Stephenson followed with a hit, Dane Myers walked to load the bases, and Friedl cleared them with a double into right-center for a 4-3 lead. It marked Friedl's first extra-base hit of the season after a slow start with three hits in 34 at-bats. Friedl credited extra work: “Phenomenal... It's been a lot of work behind the scenes.”
