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The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Colorado Rockies 6–4 on April 30 at Great American Ball Park in a defensive showcase that saw both teams struggle offensively. The Reds manufactured runs despite posting just a .220 batting average and .699 OPS, relying on two home runs and six RBIs to overcome limited offensive production. Colorado outhit Cincinnati 9–7 and posted a superior .725 OPS, but squandered opportunities with nine strikeouts and managed only four runs. Cincinnati's pitching staff struck out nine batters while allowing just seven hits across five innings of work, though the 4.02 ERA reflected occasional wildness with three walks. The Rockies' pitching was less efficient, surrendering six earned runs on seven hits with a 4.19 ERA despite fanning seven. Cincinnati's clean defensive performance—zero errors—proved decisive in a low-scoring affair where run prevention mattered more than run production. The Reds' ability to win despite offensive inefficiency suggests their pitching depth could carry them through early-season inconsistency.