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Cincinnati dominated Detroit 9–2 on April 25 at Great American Ball Park, with the Reds' offense breaking through despite modest efficiency metrics. The home team registered four home runs and nine RBIs across ten hits, though their .684 OPS and .214 batting average reflected inconsistent contact; they also struck out 12 times and drew seven walks. Detroit's pitching proved vulnerable, surrendering nine earned runs with a 3.99 ERA while allowing the same ten hits. The Tigers managed only two runs on ten hits with a .737 OPS, nearly double Cincinnati's slugging percentage, yet their two home runs could not overcome a lopsided run differential. Detroit's pitching staff struck out 12 Reds but issued seven walks, contributing to the offensive onslaught. The Reds' defense was flawless with no errors, while their pitching staff limited damage despite the home team's offensive struggles at the plate. This blowout loss signals potential rotation concerns for Detroit as they look to stabilize their pitching depth in upcoming matchups.