Reds rally late to beat Twins 5-4

Cincinnati scores 3 runs in the 9th inning to overcome Minnesota

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:31pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a baseball game, with overlapping planes of green, brown, and blue representing the field, players, and crowd.A cubist interpretation of the late-inning drama as the Reds rallied to defeat the Twins.Minneapolis Today

The Cincinnati Reds scored 3 runs in the 9th inning, capped by Dane Myers' RBI single, to come from behind and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Saturday. Cincinnati's bullpen tossed 4 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The Reds' late-inning comeback win over the Twins showcases the team's resilience and ability to battle back from deficits, an important quality for a team looking to contend in the NL Central division.

The details

Trailing 4-2 in the 9th, the Reds rallied for 3 runs to take the lead. Dane Myers delivered the go-ahead RBI single to cap the comeback. Cincinnati's bullpen, led by Kyle Nicolas and Tony Santillan, shut down the Twins over the final 4 1/3 innings to preserve the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Dane Myers

A Cincinnati Reds outfielder who drove in the go-ahead run in the 9th inning.

Kyle Nicolas

A Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher who struck out the side in the 8th inning.

Tony Santillan

A Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher who recorded the save in the 9th inning.

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The takeaway

The Reds' ability to rally late and get strong bullpen performances shows the team's resilience and potential to compete in close games throughout the season.