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Cincinnati Reds’ Win on Sunday Proves Why TJ Friedl is Key Piece
TL;DR
TJ Friedl helped the Cincinnati Reds secure a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins with a crucial three-run double. The win completed a three-game sweep, improving the Reds' record to 14-8.
Key points
- TJ Friedl had a key role in the Reds' win.
- Cincinnati Reds won 7-4 against the Minnesota Twins.
- The win completed a three-game sweep.
- Reds' record improved to 14-8.
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Cincinnati Reds’ Win on Sunday Proves Why TJ Friedl is Key Piece
Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl is only slashing .154/.267/.167 this season, but that's not how he performed on Sunday. The 30-year-old went 2-for-5 with three RBIs in a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins, helping his club complete a three-game sweep and reach a 14-8 record.
The Reds entered the top of the ninth down 3-1, but Spencer Steer and Stephenson started the rally with singles before Hinds flied out and Myers walked. Friedl then deposited a 96-mile-per-hour fastball to center for a three-run double, giving them a 4-3 lead.
Austin Martin then tied the game with an RBI double for the Twins in the bottom of the inning, but Cincinnati scored three runs in the top of the 10th before right-handed pitcher Graham Ashcraft earned the save to close the game.
Friedl had just two hits in his previous eight games entering Sunday, but his timely double against the Twins exemplified why he's an important piece in the Reds' lineup. The 5-foot-8, 180-pounder has a .742 OPS with 58 stolen bases in 481 career games, and they could be one of the NL's best teams if he gets back to that level of production.
TJ Friedl Could Take Reds From Good to Great
Q&A
What was TJ Friedl's performance in the game against the Minnesota Twins?
TJ Friedl went 2-for-5 with three RBIs in the game against the Minnesota Twins.
How did the Cincinnati Reds win against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday?
The Reds rallied in the ninth inning, with Friedl hitting a three-run double, ultimately winning 7-4 in extra innings.
What is the current record of the Cincinnati Reds after their win on Sunday?
The Cincinnati Reds improved their record to 14-8 following their win over the Minnesota Twins.
