Joc Pederson's 10th-Inning Double Helps San Francisco Giants Prevail over Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in Rain-Delayed Game
In a thrilling game that had been suspended by rain, Joc Pederson's decisive double in the 10th inning led the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the struggling Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. The Reds suffered their fifth consecutive defeat and are now 2 1/2 games behind the NL Central leaders, the Milwaukee Brewers. Their offense has been in a slump during this skid, managing to score only five runs on 18 hits. San Francisco's Wilmer Flores had an impressive performance, showcasing his power with two doubles and a home run. The Giants have been dominant against NL Central teams, boasting a remarkable 17-7 record. The game was initially tied at 2-2 when it was suspended on Monday night, after an hour and 55-minute rain delay with one out in the top of the eighth inning. As the game resumed on Tuesday, with the automatic runner Brett Wisely placed on second base, Joc Pederson stepped up to the plate and smashed a drive off Ian Gibaut (8-2). The ball hit the left-field wall ...