Reds edge Padres 4-3 on eighth-inning bases-loaded single

The Cincinnati Reds edged the San Diego Padres 4-3 as Jose Trevino delivered a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning for the decisive hit, with Juan Brito adding an insurance sacrifice fly. Cincinnati pitchers locked down late, with Brock Burke earning the win and Emilio Pagán notching his 20th save after a Padres homer by Fernando Tatis Jr. in the ninth. Nick Lodolo had a quality six-inning start to keep the Reds in reach, while San Diego wasted opportunities, including bases loaded jams in the seventh. The result helped Cincinnati narrow the Padres’ hold on the NL wild-card race, as San Diego remained in a strong position behind Arizona, while the Reds continued their pursuit. In contrast, Manny Machado’s hot bat later produced a four-hit, 5-0 Padres win in a separate game, highlighting the Padres’ offensive upside even as the Reds pulled off the late dramatics in this matchup.