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Reds Achieve 10-0 Record in Close Games, Defeat Twins 5-4

4/19/2026

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Summary

Reds Excel in Clutch

The Cincinnati Reds earned their 13th win of the season by defeating the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
The Reds became the first MLB team to go 10-0 in one-run and two-run games.
Ten of the Reds' 13 wins have come in close contests.
Sal Stewart has 22 hits, seven home runs, and a .297 batting average.
Shortstop Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds.

History

Historical Context

The Cincinnati Reds, established in 1869 as the first professional baseball team, achieved significant success in the 1970s, winning back-to-back World Series in 1975 and 1976 as part of the "Big Red Machine." Their 1975 season featured a remarkable .970 winning percentage in close games, a trend that continues today with a 10-0 record in one-run and two-run games, highlighting the franchise's legacy of clutch performance.

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Reds Excel in Clutch

The Cincinnati Reds earned their 13th win of the season by defeating the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
The Reds became the first MLB team to go 10-0 in one-run and two-run games.
Ten of the Reds' 13 wins have come in close contests.
Sal Stewart has 22 hits, seven home runs, and a .297 batting average.
Shortstop Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds.

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