In recent seasons, the Cincinnati Reds have shown flashes of brilliance, from electrifying offensive displays to moments of drama that keep fans on the edge of their seats. This breakdown page dives deep into some of the most memorable moments, like Nick Castellanos launching a grand slam against the Cardinals, showcasing his dominance over J. Happ, or Joey Votto’s fiery exchanges with umpires that reveal his fierce competitive spirit. Whether it’s Votto’s tense showdown against Rowan Wick or the Reds’ explosive starts in crucial games, our content captures the highs and lows that define this vibrant team. Get ready to relive the action and passion that make the Reds a captivating club to follow!
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Cardinals ask to check hitters bat after he hits a grand slam
During a game between the Cardinals and Reds, Nick Castellanos crushed a grand slam off J. Happ to blow things open early. The Reds had loaded the bases with three solid singles, setting the stage for Castellanos, who has owned Happ historically.
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Joey Votto, his manager, and a fan get ejected in the 1st
The Reds opened their game in San Diego with a hot start, putting a run on the board within the first two batters. But things unraveled fast when Joey Votto stepped in. After a borderline check swing led to a strike call, Votto exchanged words with the umpires.
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Manager tells the umpire to pay attention
Joey Votto faced Rowan Wick in a tense Reds vs. Cubs game and things got heated fast. Wick’s first pitch buzzed Votto up and in, forcing him to dodge and regroup.
View count: 1,684,081 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Ump says Yelich attempted to go to second and calls him out
The Brewers were trying to spark something in the sixth, down two runs, when Christian Yelich dropped a bunt against the shift. The pitcher fielded it but threw wide of first, pulling the first baseman off the bag. Yelich took a quick step toward second, then held up.
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Puig goes after Strop after getting hit by a pitch
In a tense moment during the bottom of the eighth between the Cubs and Reds, things got heated when Yasiel Puig stepped to the plate with a runner on second and two outs. The Cubs clearly didn’t want to pitch to him and instead started throwing junk to avoid giving him anything to hit. Puig picked up on it fast and made sure the entire stadium knew he wasn’t happy.
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