Marlins Snap Reds' 5-Game Win Streak With 7-4 Victory

Cincinnati starter Brady Singer struggles in his worst outing since last July

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:37am

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The Cincinnati Reds' five-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday night as they fell 7-4 to the Miami Marlins. Reds starter Brady Singer had his worst outing since last July, giving up 10 hits and 6 runs (5 earned) in just 2.2 innings of work. The Reds had staked Singer to an early 2-0 lead, but the Marlins rallied to score 6 runs against him. Reds slugger Sal Stewart continued his strong play in his hometown, reaching base twice and hitting a 2-run homer, but it wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit.

Why it matters

The loss snaps the Reds' best start to a season since 1990, when they won the World Series. It also highlights the challenges the Reds may face in maintaining their early-season success, especially with their starting rotation. The Marlins, meanwhile, showed they can bounce back from a tough loss and take down one of the hottest teams in baseball.

The details

Reds starter Brady Singer struggled from the start, committing two errors on errant pickoff attempts in the first two innings. The Marlins then tagged him for 10 hits and 6 runs (5 earned) before he was pulled in the 3rd inning. The Reds' offense did manage to cut the deficit to 6-4 on a 2-run homer by Sal Stewart, but the Marlins added an insurance run late to seal the victory.

  • The Reds' 5-game winning streak was snapped with Wednesday's loss.
  • Singer's outing was his worst since July 21, 2025 when he gave up 7 runs in 2.1 innings against the Nationals.

The players

Brady Singer

The Reds' starting pitcher, who struggled mightily in his outing, giving up 10 hits and 6 runs (5 earned) in just 2.2 innings of work.

Sal Stewart

The Reds' slugger, who continued his strong play in his hometown of Miami, reaching base twice and hitting a 2-run homer.

Connor Norby

The Marlins' hitter who hit a solo home run in the 7th inning to extend their lead back to 3 runs.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back quickly from this one. It's a long season and we know we have the talent to compete with anyone.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds will look to rebound in the series finale against the Marlins on Thursday before returning home for a weekend series against the Brewers.

The takeaway

This loss serves as a reminder that even the best teams can have an off night, and the Reds will need to show resilience to maintain their strong start to the season. The performance of their starting rotation, especially Brady Singer, will be a key factor in determining their success going forward.