Alexis Diaz and Tyler Stephenson played key roles in Cincinnati Reds’ 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Closer Diaz notched his 50th career save and third of the season by retiring all three batters he faced in the 9th inning. After the final out, Benson tossed the ball into the crowd, which caused quite a stir.
During the broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio, host Brian Giesenschlag and analyst Sam LeCure discussed the incident that occurred after Benson tossed the ball into the crowd. The moment when an outfielder throws away a crucial ball is quite rare, and it brought to mind another mishap when Orioles’ LF Colton Cowser accidentally threw Craig Kimbrel’s 422nd save ball at the end of a game. This ball was later found at the bottom of a fountain at Kauffman Stadium.
Both Diaz and Stephenson’s contributions to Reds’ victory were noteworthy, with Diaz achieving a career milestone and Stephenson providing solid support behind the plate. The memorable moment of Benson throwing the ball into the crowd added an interesting twist to an already exciting game.
In conclusion, both players played important roles in Cincinnati Reds’ win over Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, with Diaz achieving a career milestone and Stephenson providing solid support behind the plate. The incident that occurred after Benson tossed
