Reds Rally Late, Stun Marlins in Extras

Cincinnati overcomes Sandy Alcantara's dominant outing to force extras and pull off the comeback win.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:22am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, angular shapes in a vibrant color palette, conveying the dynamism and excitement of the Reds' late-inning rally.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic comeback victory by the Cincinnati Reds over the Miami Marlins, capturing the intensity and momentum shifts of the extra-inning thriller.Today in Miami

The Cincinnati Reds overcame a dominant performance by Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara, rallying late to tie the game in the 9th inning before exploding for 4 runs in the 10th to defeat the Marlins 6-3. Alcantara took a tough-luck no-decision after pitching 8.1 scoreless innings, while the Reds' Nathaniel Lowe and Matt McLain delivered the key hits in the 10th to give Cincinnati the victory.

Why it matters

This comeback win shows the resilience of the Reds, who were able to overcome Alcantara's dominant outing and pull off an improbable victory on the road against one of the NL's top pitchers. The loss is a tough one for the Marlins, who had the game in hand before the bullpen faltered late.

The details

The Marlins jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 4th inning on RBI groundouts from Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernandez. Alcantara was cruising, retiring the first 12 Reds batters and taking a shutout into the 9th. But Cincinnati rallied with two outs, as Matt McLain doubled and Elly De La Cruz walked to chase Alcantara. Reliever Anthony Bender then uncorked a wild pitch to allow the tying run to score. In the 10th, Lowe's RBI single gave the Reds the lead, and McLain followed with a 2-run double to make it 6-3 Cincinnati.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Alcantara's scoreless innings streak was snapped at 30 innings.
  • The Reds scored 4 runs in the 10th inning to take the lead.

The players

Sandy Alcantara

The Miami Marlins starting pitcher who dominated the Reds for 8.1 innings before the bullpen blew the lead in the 9th.

Nathaniel Lowe

The Cincinnati Reds first baseman who delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning.

Matt McLain

The Cincinnati Reds shortstop who hit a 2-run double in the 10th inning to extend the Reds' lead.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We never gave up, even when Alcantara was shutting us down. That's the kind of fight this team has shown all season.”

— David Bell, Cincinnati Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds and Marlins will play the rubber match of their 3-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

The takeaway

This comeback win showcases the Reds' resilience and ability to battle back against one of the NL's top pitchers. While the Marlins will be disappointed to let this game slip away, the Reds proved they can win tough road games even when facing a dominant opposing starter.