Reds Win Walk-Off vs Blue Jays to Stay in NL Wild Card Race

The Cincinnati Reds secured a thrilling 5-4 walk-off victory over the Toronto Blue Jays thanks to Noelvi Marte's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Reds overcame a ninth-inning deficit after Emilio Pagan allowed two home runs, turning a 2-1 lead into a 4-2 Blue Jays advantage. Key contributions included TJ Friedl's RBI double and singles by Ke'Bryan Hayes and Matt McLain that set the stage for the comeback. Hunter Greene pitched effectively through 6 1/3 innings, striking out seven and limiting Toronto to one run, while the Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt allowed two runs over six innings. This win improved Cincinnati's record to 70-68, keeping their hopes alive in the National League Wild Card race as they remain four games behind the New York Mets. Despite the bullpen struggles, the Reds demonstrated resilience and continue to rely on strong performances from young players like Marte and Hayes to stay competitive down the stretch.