Reds beat Nationals 8-7 in 11 but fall further behind Cards

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Aristides Aquino drove in TJ Friedl with a game-ending single off the handwear cover of second baseman Luis Garcia, and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 8-7 in 11 innings Friday night.Aquino's sharp one-hopper off Mason Thompson (1-2)dripped right into brief ideal area, enabling Friedl to rack up from second

."It's incredibly unique,"Aquino said. "Whenever you can do something to aid the group win is quite unique.

"In spite of the success, the Reds fell additionally behind St. Louis in the race for the second NL wild card due to the fact that the spotting Cardinals brushed up a doubleheader from the Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati is 6 games back of the Redbirds with eight to play-- and also Philly in between.

Art Warren( 3-0)got away a bases-loaded jam in the 11th with assistance from an alert protective play by Joey Votto. The first baseman narrowly beat Garcia to the bag to end the inning after making a backhand grab of his sharp one-hopper."It's definitely a rush,"Warren said."

When you pull ahead and also take the lead at the end of the video game, it's impressive. It

was just one of those back-and-forth games. We have actually had several of those recently. This went our means."Garcia hit a two-run single to cap Washington's three-run nine. That tied the video game after Mychal Givens quit consecutive doubles to Lane Thomas as well as Alcides Escobar

as well as walked National League batting leader Juan Soto as well as Josh Bell to load the bases. "In a moment like that, I'm simply attempting to focus on waiting on my pitch, "Garcia stated."With two strikes, I was just trying to battle and also hit the

sphere the various other means."All 3 of Washington's ninth-inning hits featured 2 outs as well as two strikes."We fought back to connect the video game,"Nationals supervisor Dave Martinez said."When you play additional innings, it's all hands on deck." Nick Castellanos went deep in the 6th to tie

it and also Eugenio Suárez slapped a permission, two-run homer, aiding the Reds rally from a four-run deficit to take a 7-4 lead into the ninth.Suárez was hitting.183 general yet a team-best.333 in September entering into the game.Max Schrock delivered a two-run homer

and also pinch-hitter Delino DeShields likewise went deep for the Reds.Escobar as well as Keibert Ruiz each homered to aid Washington develop a 4-0 lead after 3

innings."I think it was an excellent game to watch,"Reds supervisor David Bell said."There was a great deal going on from where I sit. People hung in there and did what it required to win the video game. It had not been a best video game, however guys came through. In the long run, it was a terrific game to be a part of. It had to be entertaining to watch. "Ruiz led off the 2nd

with his 2nd homer of the season as well as initially because being gotten from the Dodgers as component of the trade-deadline bundle for pitcher Max Scherzer and infielder

Trea Turner.Washington starter Paolo Espino lasted 5 innings, surrendering 5 hits and also three runs with two strikeouts.Reds starter Sonny Gray strolled four in four innings. He likewise gave up five hits as well as four runs with three strikeouts.NEW REQUIREMENT Soto encompassed a Nationals-record

11 his touch of reaching base in successive plate looks with his first-inning stroll, damaging a tie with Nick Johnson, that got to 10 straight times in June 2009. Soto pressed the touch to 12 with a stroll before striking out.TRAINER'S ROOM Reds pinch-hitter Jose Barrero was struck in the left elbow joint by a join in the 10th inning. After a brief see from an athletic instructor, Barrero stayed in the video game to run.UP NEXT Nationals: RHP Erick Fedde (7-9)has actually enabled

12 hits in 10 innings over 2 previous alleviation appearances versus Cincinnati.Reds: RHP Vladimir Gutierrez has a 7.50 PERIOD( 12 innings, 10 earned runs )over his last three beginnings, all no-decisions.

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