Reds Report:Why the Reds called the contact play that cost them against the Tigers

Manager David Bell made an aggressive call in the ninth inning, but it didn't pan out as the Reds lost to the Tigers. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Sat Jul 6 2024 [Why the Reds called the contact play that cost them against the Tigers]( [Reds manager David Bell with his staff in the dugout during the Reds vs. Orioles game on Friday May 3, 2024 at Great American Ball Park. The Orioles won the game with a final score of 3-0.]( Manager David Bell made an aggressive call in the ninth inning, but it didn't pan out as the Reds lost to the Tigers. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds outfielders Stuart Fairchild (17) and Jake Fraley (27) walk for the dugout after the top of the ninth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Pirates won the second game of the series, 9-5.]( [The Reds place Jake Fraley on the family medical emergency list]( Jake Fraley has called this year the toughest season of his life, and he's spending needed time with his family this week. [READ MORE]( [Sam Hubbard talks to the campers as Cincinnati Bengals defensive star Sam Hubbard ran a youth football camp with 250 players at his alma mater, Moeller High School. June 9, 2023. The camp was sponsored by Simple Truth and ProCamps.]( [Watch: Bengals' Hubbard throws out first pitch before Tigers-Reds game]( Sam Hubbard threw the ceremonial first pitch Friday night to Reds relief pitcher and fellow Moeller High School alum Brent Suter. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Carson Spiers (68) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, July 5, 2024.]( [Detroit Tigers at Cincinnati Reds]( The MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park on Friday, July 5, 2024. [READ MORE]( [May 13, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds first base Mike Ford (38) reacts after hitting an RBI triple against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports]( [Ex-Red Ford finds new home on his 32nd birthday]( Mike Ford batted .455 with three homers in 33 at-bats for the Reds during spring training. [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]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( 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](