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September 6, 2026 · Great American Ball Park

Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Game Analysis — September 6, 2026

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Scoring path

Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.

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  1. 1
    0–1
    Supports the analysis

    Stephenson singled to left, Myers scored, De La Cruz to third.

  2. 2
    0–2
    Supports the analysis

    De La Cruz grounded into fielder's choice to third, McLain scored on throwing error by third baseman Hamilton, Myers to second, Brito to third.

  3. 0–3
    Supports the analysis

    Stewart hit sacrifice fly to right, Brito scored, Myers to third.

  4. 3
    0–4
    Supports the analysis

    Brito doubled to center, Suárez scored.

  5. 4

    Bauers homered to right center (408 feet), Chourio scored.

    2–4
  6. Pratt hit sacrifice bunt, Mitchell scored, Pratt to second, Turang to second, Turang safe at third on throwing error by pitcher Singer.

    3–4
  7. 3–6
    Supports the analysis

    De La Cruz homered to right center (402 feet), Myers scored.

  8. 5
    Supports the analysis

    Mitchell singled to center, Chourio scored, Bauers to second.

    4–6
  9. Supports the analysis

    Turang doubled to right, Mitchell scored and Bauers scored.

    6–6
  10. 6–8
    Supports the analysis

    De La Cruz doubled to center, Brito scored and Rodríguez scored, Myers to third.

  11. 6–9
    Supports the analysis

    Stephenson reached on infield single to shortstop, Myers scored.

  12. 8

    Naylor singled to left, Turang scored, Pratt to second.

    7–9
  13. 7–10

    Rodríguez singled to right, McLain scored, Rodríguez to second, Brito to third.

  14. 7–12

    Myers grounded into fielder's choice to third, Brito scored on fielding error by third baseman Hamilton and Rodríguez scored on error.

  15. 9

    Turang singled to right, Bauers scored, Vaughn to second.

    8–12

Key observations by inning

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  1. 1–4

    Starter Outing

    Kyle Harrison

    Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison surrendered six runs (four earned) on nine hits and four walks over 3.2 innings, throwing 93 pitches before being replaced with two outs in the fourth inning.

    pitches
    93
    innings appeared
    1–4
  2. 1–5

    Starter Workload

    Brady Singer

    Cincinnati starter Brady Singer earned the win through five innings despite allowing six earned runs and issuing six walks on 97 pitches, heavily utilizing his sinker and slider combination.

    pitches
    97
    innings appeared
    1–5
  3. 1–5 · linked

    Player Influence

    Dane Myers

    Dane Myers recorded two hits (including a first-inning double), two walks, and three runs scored across six plate appearances.

  4. 2–8 · linked

    Player Influence

    Juan Brito

    Juan Brito reached base in four of five plate appearances, recording three hits (including a double), three runs scored, one RBI, and one walk.

  5. 2–9 · linked

    Player Influence

    Jake Bauers

    Jake Bauers scored three runs while reaching base four times via three walks and a 408-foot two-run home run in the fourth inning.

  6. 3–8 · linked

    Player Influence

    Hector Rodriguez

    Hector Rodriguez recorded three hits in five at-bats, scoring two runs and driving in one run with an eighth-inning single.

  7. 4–5 · linked

    Middle-inning Run Production

    Elly De La Cruz

    Elly De La Cruz anchored Cincinnati's scoring bursts with two extra-base hits driving in four runs, hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning and a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning.

  8. 4–5 · linked

    Player Influence

    Elly De La Cruz

    Elly De La Cruz recorded exit velocities of 105.5 mph on his fourth-inning home run and 116.6 mph on his fifth-inning double.

  9. ▲5–▼5

    Two-out Rally

    Brady Singer · Brice Turang · Garrett Mitchell

    Milwaukee erased a three-run deficit in the fifth inning through four consecutive two-out base-runners against Brady Singer, highlighted by Garrett Mitchell's RBI single and Brice Turang's game-tying two-run double.

    Brady Singer pitch selection by count

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (97 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (97 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (97 valid pitches).
  10. 5–9 · linked

    Player Influence

    Brice Turang

    Brice Turang went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two walks, delivering a game-tying two-run double in the fifth inning and an RBI single in the ninth.

  11. ▼ 5

    Lead-change Response

    Antonio Senzatela · Elly De La Cruz · Tyler Stephenson

    Cincinnati immediately broke a 6-6 tie in the bottom of the fifth inning by loading the bases with no outs against Antonio Senzatela and scoring three runs via Elly De La Cruz's double and Tyler Stephenson's single.

  12. 6–9

    Bullpen Usage

    Luis Mey · Brock Burke · Graham Ashcraft · Pierce Johnson · Emilio Pagan

    Cincinnati used five relief pitchers to cover the final four innings, receiving scoreless appearances from Luis Mey and Brock Burke, holds from Mey, Burke, and Graham Ashcraft, and a one-out save from Emilio Pagan.

    Cincinnati Reds pitcher deployment

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (6 pitchers, 5 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (6 pitchers, 5 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (6 pitchers, 5 subsequent).
  13. ▲8–▼8

    Bullpen Usage

    JoJo Romero

    JoJo Romero threw 35 pitches in 0.2 innings during the eighth inning, allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks.

    pitches
    35
    innings appeared
    8

What this game can—and can’t tell us

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See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.

  • Milwaukee earned its tie by refusing to let the inning end

    Medium

    It is safe to state that Milwaukee scored three runs with two outs in the fifth inning on two walks, a single, and a double to tie the game 6-6.

    Evidence

    Top 5

    • Jackson Chourio vs Brady Singer
    • Jake Bauers vs Brady Singer
    • Garrett Mitchell vs Brady Singer
    • Brice Turang vs Brady Singer
    • Mitchell singled to center, Chourio scored, Bauers to second.
    • Turang doubled to right, Mitchell scored and Bauers scored.
    • Score after inning 5: 3–3

    Not implied

    • Does not prove intentional pitch-sequencing failures by the pitcher.

    Limitations

    • Does not prove fatigue or pitch-calling flaws on the part of the pitcher.
    Milwaukee BrewersBrady SingerBrice TurangGarrett Mitchell
  • The answer started before De La Cruz swung

    Medium

    It is safe to state that Cincinnati responded to Milwaukee tying the game by scoring three runs in the home half of the fifth.

    Evidence

    Bottom 5

    • Juan Brito vs Antonio Senzatela
    • Hector Rodriguez vs Antonio Senzatela
    • Dane Myers vs Antonio Senzatela
    • Elly De La Cruz vs Antonio Senzatela
    • Tyler Stephenson vs Grant Anderson
    • De La Cruz doubled to center, Brito scored and Rodríguez scored, Myers to third.
    • Stephenson reached on infield single to shortstop, Myers scored.
    • Antonio Senzatela · 0.2 IP · 2 H · 3 ER · 1 K · 2 BB · 28 pitches · L

    Not implied

    • Does not imply momentum causality beyond the recorded sequential events.

    Limitations

    • Does not imply managerial strategic intention regarding bullpen changes.
    Cincinnati RedsAntonio SenzatelaElly De La CruzTyler Stephenson
  • The last four innings were a relay, not a flourish

    High

    It is safe to state that Cincinnati deployed five relievers over the final four innings to close out the win, with Pagan earning the save.

    Evidence

    • Luis Mey · 1 IP · 0 H · 0 ER · 1 K · 0 BB · 10 pitches
    • Brock Burke · 1 IP · 1 H · 0 ER · 0 K · 0 BB · 7 pitches
    • Graham Ashcraft · 1 IP · 1 H · 1 ER · 2 K · 2 BB · 24 pitches
    • Pierce Johnson · 0.2 IP · 1 H · 1 ER · 0 K · 2 BB · 20 pitches
    • Emilio Pagan · 0.1 IP · 0 H · 0 ER · 0 K · 0 BB · 3 pitches
    • Luis Mey · bullpen · 10 pitches · inning 6
    • Brock Burke · bullpen · 7 pitches · inning 7
    • Graham Ashcraft · bullpen · 24 pitches · inning 8
    • Pierce Johnson · bullpen · 20 pitches · inning 9
    • Emilio Pagan · bullpen · 3 pitches · inning 9

    Not implied

    • Does not establish pre-game bullpen hierarchy or leverage plans.
    Cincinnati RedsLuis MeyBrock BurkeGraham AshcraftPierce JohnsonEmilio Pagan