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The Cincinnati Reds shut out the Miami Marlins 2–0 on April 6 at loanDepot park, with dominant pitching carrying the visitors to an early-season victory. Cincinnati's starter was particularly stingy, allowing just 3 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 6 batters and posting a 2.93 ERA. The Reds' offense managed 7 hits with 1 home run and 2 RBIs, though their .210 batting average and .623 OPS reflected continued struggles at the plate despite the win. Miami managed only 3 hits and was held scoreless, striking out 6 times while drawing just 2 walks; the Marlins' pitching staff surrendered 2 earned runs on 7 hits and committed 1 error that may have contributed to the deficit. The low-scoring affair highlighted Cincinnati's ability to win through pitching depth and defensive execution rather than offensive firepower, a trend worth monitoring as the Reds continue their rotation development early in the season.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| MIA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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Elly De La CruzTyler Stephenson
