Reds Report:What slump? CES clobbers another game-winner for Reds after 0-12 start

Early season trends can turn as fast in a baseball season as Christian Encarnacion-Strand's walk-off homer left the park Sunday for the Cincinnati Reds. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Apr 1 2024 [For subscribers] [What slump? CES clobbers another game-winner for Reds after 0-12 start]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) gestures toward the dugout after hitting a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( Early season trends can turn as fast in a baseball season as Christian Encarnacion-Strand's walk-off homer left the park Sunday for the Cincinnati Reds. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) hits a sacrifice ground out to tie the game at one in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals. Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [For subscribers] [One at-bat on Sunday summed up what Jonathan India brings to the Reds]( Jonathan India is back in the leadoff spot in 2024, and he's taking advantage of it. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) reacts rounding third base after hitting a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [The Reds get their first dramatic win of 2024 with Encarnacion-Strand walk-off]( Christian Encarnacion-Strand got his first hit of the season with a walk-off homer. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) and Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell (25) embrace during team introductions against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( ['No quit' in Reds: What Larkin said about India's two-out AB in 9th]( Jim Day asked Christian Encarnacion-Strand about the Reds being almost left for dead. "Almost doesn't count," CES said. "Especially with our team." [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz (44) congratulates Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) on a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [The best photos from the Reds' walk-off win]( Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand gives the team a 6-5 win against the Nationals with a walk-off home run. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](