Trevino singles in go-ahead run in 8th as Reds beat wild-card chasing Padres 4-3

In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, the Cincinnati Reds secured a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, clinching a crucial spot in the NL wild-card race. With the Padres leading 2-1 in the eighth inning, Jose Trevino delivered a decisive blow, reaching base with a bases-loaded single and driving in the go-ahead run. This crucial play lifted the Reds and set the stage for their eventual triumph.

Prior to Trevino's heroics, the Padres had taken an early lead, with Samad Taylor scoring in the first inning on a Manny Machado sacrifice fly. However, the Reds quickly responded, tying the game in the bottom half when Hector Rodriguez doubled and advanced to score on JJ Bleday's single.

The Padres' struggling offense continued to falter, as they failed to capitalize on key opportunities. In the fifth inning, Edwin Arroyo tied the score with a double and later scored on Rodriguez's single. Despite these efforts, San Diego was unable to overcome the Reds' resilience and superior pitching. Starting pitcher Randy Vazquez allowed two earned runs and five hits over 4 2/3 innings, while pitching a season-high 100 pitches.

The Reds' bullpen also played a crucial role in the win, with Brock Burke securing the decisive save in the ninth inning. The Reds' win keeps them in contention for the wild-card spot and sets up a crucial matchup against the Padres in the series finale on Wednesday.