Reds Slugger Suarez Blasts 431-Foot Homer in Return to Cincinnati

Eugenio Suarez's first game back with the Reds features a towering home run to give his team the lead.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:03pm

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In the rubber match of their season-opening series against the Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds slugger Eugenio Suarez announced his return to Great American Ballpark with a 431-foot home run, giving the Reds a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Why it matters

Suarez's big hit is an encouraging sign for the Reds, who are looking to bounce back after being eliminated in the Wild Card Series last season. The Reds made an effort to bring back Suarez, who hit 49 home runs and drove in 118 runs between the Diamondbacks and Mariners in 2025, and his power could be a major boost for their offense, especially in the hitter-friendly confines of Great American Ballpark.

The details

Facing Red Sox reliever Greg Weissert with two runners on, Suarez took an 0-2 pitch and launched it 431 feet into deep left field, giving the Reds the lead. The Reds had lost on Opening Day but picked up a win on Saturday, and they are now looking to take the series against their AL East opponents.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Eugenio Suarez

A slugging infielder who recently re-signed with the Cincinnati Reds on a one-year deal after hitting 49 home runs and driving in 118 runs between the Diamondbacks and Mariners in 2025.

Greg Weissert

A relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox who gave up Suarez's towering home run in the sixth inning.

Garrett Crochet

The Red Sox pitcher who shut out the Reds on Opening Day.

Kyle Schwarber

A free agent who signed a mega-deal this offseason, unlike Suarez who had to settle for a one-year contract.

Pete Alonso

Another free agent who signed a big contract this offseason, unlike Suarez.

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What they’re saying

“NO DOUBT ABOUT IT 😤”

— MLB

What’s next

The Reds will look to win the series against the Red Sox on Sunday, as they try to build momentum after being eliminated in the Wild Card Series last season.

The takeaway

Suarez's towering home run in his return to Cincinnati is a promising sign for the Reds' offense, which will need to step up with ace Hunter Greene sidelined by injury. The Reds are hoping Suarez's power can help them overcome their Opening Day struggles and make a push for the playoffs in the hitter-friendly confines of Great American Ballpark.