TJ Friedl led the Cincinnati Reds to an emphatic 11-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, going 4-for-4 with a two-run homer and contributing to a pivotal nine-run fourth inning. Nick Martinez pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run while striking out six, marking his third consecutive win and improving his ERA to 0.48 in September. The Reds recorded a total of 15 hits, with Noelvi Marte and Jake Fraley also making significant contributions, including a solo homer from Fraley. Meanwhile, the Twins, now struggling with a record of 78-70, saw Byron Buxton drive in their only run and have lost eight of their last eleven games. Minnesota remains in playoff contention but has slipped further behind in the wild card race. Carlos Correa made his return from injury, but the team's performance continues to falter, raising concerns as the season approaches its conclusion.