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The Cincinnati Reds edged the Kansas City Royals 4–3 on June 2 at Great American Ball Park in a low-scoring affair that hinged on Cincinnati's power advantage. The Reds connected for three home runs while limiting Kansas City to just five hits, though Cincinnati's offense remained inefficient overall, posting a .229 batting average and .707 OPS across 11 strikeouts. Kansas City's pitching staff held the Reds to four hits and three earned runs with an ERA of 4.47, but the Royals' own bats managed only five hits and zero homers despite drawing eight walks, finishing with a .686 OPS. Both teams struck out 11 times, highlighting the swing-and-miss nature of the matchup, while Cincinnati's defense was flawless with no errors. The Reds' three-homer output proved decisive in a game where neither team generated sustained offensive pressure, as both bullpens combined to allow just three earned runs. Cincinnati's home-run dependency will need to translate into more consistent run production as the teams continue their series.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Salvador PerezStarling MarteNick LoftinSpencer Steer ×3Will Benson
