Reds rally late to defeat Twins

Dane Myers' RBI single in the 9th inning lifts Cincinnati to comeback victory

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:45am

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The Cincinnati Reds scored three unanswered runs in the late innings, capped by Dane Myers' go-ahead RBI single in the 9th, to defeat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 in a close game.

Why it matters

The Reds' comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to battle back, an important quality for a team looking to make a playoff push in the competitive NL Central division.

The details

Down 4-2 in the 8th inning, the Reds rallied to tie the game on a two-run single by Jonathan India. In the 9th, Dane Myers came through with the game-winning RBI hit to complete the comeback victory for Cincinnati.

  • The game was played on April 19, 2026.
  • The Reds scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 9th inning.

The players

Dane Myers

A utility player for the Cincinnati Reds who delivered the game-winning hit in the 9th inning.

Jonathan India

The Reds' second baseman who tied the game with a two-run single in the 8th inning.

Minnesota Twins

The opposing team that held a 4-2 lead late before the Reds rallied to win.

Cincinnati Reds

The NL Central team that overcame a late deficit to secure the comeback victory.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit by Dane in the 9th. The guys never gave up and kept battling all game long.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The Reds will look to build on this momentum as they continue their road trip, facing the division-rival Cardinals next.

The takeaway

The Reds' late-inning heroics demonstrated the team's resilience and ability to win close games, a valuable trait as they compete for a playoff spot in the tightly contested NL Central.