Suarez's Big Home Run Lifts Reds to Series Win Over Red Sox

Cincinnati slugger's 3-run blast in the 6th inning proved the difference in Sunday's victory.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:38pm

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Trailing 2-0 in the 6th inning, Eugenio Suarez crushed a 3-run home run to put the Cincinnati Reds ahead for good as they went on to defeat the Boston Red Sox and win the weekend series.

Why it matters

The Reds are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season, and this series win over the Red Sox is an early positive sign that the team may be turning things around. Suarez's clutch home run was a key moment that sparked the Reds' comeback.

The details

Reds starter Rhett Lowder had kept the game close through 5 innings, but the Red Sox took a 2-0 lead in the 4th on a 2-run homer by Wilyer Abreu. In the 6th, the Reds rallied against reliever Greg Weissert, as Suarez crushed a 431-foot, 3-run shot to put Cincinnati ahead. The Reds' bullpen made the lead stand up, with Emilio Pagan earning the save.

  • In the bottom of the 6th inning, Suarez hit his go-ahead 3-run home run.
  • The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Eugenio Suarez

The Reds' veteran slugger, who hit the decisive 3-run home run in the 6th inning to give Cincinnati the lead.

Rhett Lowder

The Reds' starting pitcher, who allowed 2 runs over 5 innings in his first MLB start since 2024.

Wilyer Abreu

The Red Sox outfielder, who hit a 2-run home run in the 4th inning to give Boston an early lead.

Greg Weissert

The Red Sox reliever who surrendered Suarez's go-ahead 3-run homer in the 6th.

Emilio Pagan

The Reds' closer who earned the save in the 9th inning to preserve the victory.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit by Suarez to put us ahead. The bullpen did a great job holding the lead after that.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds will look to build on this series win as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game set starting on Monday, March 30th.

The takeaway

Eugenio Suarez's clutch home run was the difference-maker, showing the Reds' veteran leadership and power can still lead them to victories. If the pitching and bullpen can continue to perform, Cincinnati may be poised for a bounce-back season after a tough 2025 campaign.