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**Reds Walk-Off Padres in Thrilling Comeback Victory**

**CINCINNATI, OH -** Will Benson delivered a clutch, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to propel the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The dramatic win secured a series victory for the Reds in the rubber match of their three-game homestand.

The ninth-inning rally began with an infield single by Elly De La Cruz, initially ruled an error, who then scored the tying run on an RBI single by Spencer Steer. After Jose Trevino loaded the bases with another single, Benson ripped the game-winning hit down the right-field line.

The Reds’ comeback was a rare occurrence, as they entered the game with a 1-34 record when trailing after seven innings. De La Cruz also contributed earlier, tying the game in the sixth with an RBI single. San Diego briefly reclaimed the lead in the seventh, but ultimately faltered.

The loss marked just the third blown save of the season for Padres closer Robert Suarez, who entered the game as MLB’s save leader. Emilio Pagan earned the win for Cincinnati after pitching the ninth inning.

Despite a strong performance from Xander Bogaerts, including a home run and two doubles, the Padres struggled to capitalize on opportunities, stranding 13 runners and going 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position.

**Key Moments:**

* Will Benson’s walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth.
* Elly De La Cruz’s leadoff single and subsequent run in the ninth.
* Spencer Steer’s game-tying RBI single.
* Reds reliever Scott Barlow getting Manny Machado to foul out with the bases loaded in the sixth.

**Looking Ahead:**

The Reds continue their homestand against the Red Sox, with RHP Chase Burns (0-0, 5.40 ERA) set to face Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet (7-4, 2.06). The Padres will head to Philadelphia to face the Phillies.

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