OAKLAND – After a five-game winning streak that was propelled by clutch hitting at the end of games, the Cincinnati Reds saw it come crashing down by their own mistakes Sunday.
After leaving two runners in scoring position in the top of the ninth inning, the Reds were handed a 5-4 walk-off loss to the Oakland Athletics when Esteury Ruiz lifted a slider from Alexis Díaz into left field for a game-winning RBI single.
It was the first time the A’s won in their last 10 home games.
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A’s infielder Jace Peterson opened the bottom of the ninth inning with a single to left field.