"Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first career grand slam during a five-run seventh inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox."
"Nick Martinez pitched 6 2/3 innings for the Reds, allowing four runs on nine hits, helping Cincinnati avoid being swept in the interleague series."
"Wilyer Abreu contributed a two-run home run for the Red Sox, along with Romy Gonzalez, who drove in two runs, keeping the game competitive."
"Brennan Bernardino opened for Boston and pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings before a strong relief effort fell apart in the seventh inning against the Reds."
Christian Encarnacion-Strand's first career grand slam helped the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-4. The Reds scored five runs in the seventh inning, overcoming a competitive game where Boston's Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run home run. Nick Martinez contributed by pitching 6 2/3 innings with four runs allowed. Earlier, Abreu's RBI single in the eighth secured a 5-3 win in a suspended game. The Reds clinched their victory with their sixth grand slam of the season as Boston's pitching faltered late in the game.
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