Homer Bailey allowed just two runs in 5.2 innings, and Marlon Byrd hit his first home run as a Red. It wasn’t enough though, as Kevin Gregg allowed the go ahead run in the 7th inning, and the Reds fell 4-2 to the Brewers. The Reds were still able to take 3 of 4 against the Brewers. The Brewers ended an 8-game losing streak, while the Reds fell back to .500 at 8-8 on the season.
Biggest Play of the Game
According to Fangraphs WPA statistic (winning percentage added), the most important play of the game was Marlon Byrd’s 2-run home run in the 5th inning.