Watch: Reds React Following Ninth Inning Rally Past Nationals in Series Finale

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CINCINNATI — The Reds rallied past the Nationals on Sunday, scoring three runs with two outs in the ninth to escape with a 6-5 victory.
Jonathan India doubled with two outs. His hit came on the 10th pitch from Kyle Finnegan. Will Benson followed that up with a home run to tie the game 5-5.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand followed with his first hit of the season. After starting 0-12, he hit an 0-1 pitch into the left field stands for the walk-off win. India's double and back-to-back home runs helped the Reds improve to 2-1 and win their season-opening series.
Watch reaction from India, Benson, Encarnacion-Strand and David Bell below:
“When I was younger, I tended to respond to pressure. Maybe that’s just what I needed.” Christian Encarnacion-Strand on his GW HR. pic.twitter.com/hlEudBbJSt
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) March 31, 2024
Will Benson knows his big moment doesn’t happen without the heroics of Jonathan India pic.twitter.com/abwUuFztuH
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) March 31, 2024
“I bet you now he’s going to go off. When he’s good, he’s one of the best power hitters in the game” Jonathan India on CES. pic.twitter.com/3mb0W8g1K5
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) March 31, 2024
“It’s just the best, playing games like that” David Bell. pic.twitter.com/Y31u8S1GEM
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) March 31, 2024
First hit of the season for Christian Encarnacion-Strand was a walk-off home run, and @JimDayTV couldn't avoid the Gatorade bath 🤣#ATOBTTR pic.twitter.com/V83P4A1ceY
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) March 31, 2024
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