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A leaping catch, happy tears, and a win: How TJ Friedl saved the Reds

TJ Friedl made a leaping catch for the final out on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park, preserving a 4-2 Reds win over the Brewers.
A leaping catch prevented Jake Bauers, who was batting as a pinch hitter, from hitting a home run that would have tied the game, helping the Reds end a three-game skid against Milwaukee.
This play marked Friedl's second homer-saving catch in three years, the prior one stopping a two-run shot by Ramn Laureano on August 16, 2023.
MLB's Statcast rated the ball's hit probability at 95%, while Reds manager Terry Francona said they were "just kinda goin' on his body language."
The victory improved the Reds' record to 30-32, ended Milwaukee's eight-game winning streak, and may spark a needed momentum shift in a frustrating season.

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