TJ Friedl calls game vs. Brewers with home run-saving catch

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (29) catches a fly out hit by Milwaukee Brewers pinch hitter Jake Bauers. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Watch: Reds' TJ Friedl calls game against Brewers with spectacular home run-saving catch

By Colby Colwell | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 11:21 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds ended the Milwaukee Brewers' eight-game winning streak on Tuesday night, but it took everything they had to do so.

Down to their final out of the game, Brewers pinch-hitter Jake Bauers appeared to hit the game-tying two-run home run until Reds outfielder TJ Friedl made this sensational leaping grab at the wall to clinch a thrilling 4-2 win for Cincinnati.

TJ FRIEDL ROBS A GAME-TYING HOMER TO END THE GAME pic.twitter.com/Svmwf17yr7
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2025

Ballgame. pic.twitter.com/IptyZCb8aO
— MLB (@MLB) June 4, 2025

The Reds trailed 2-0 going to the bottom of the fourth until shortstop Elly De La Cruz doubled off and catcher Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer to right field off a 96.6 mph fastball from Brewers starter Freddy Peralta.

Pinch-hitter Connor Joe produced the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh before right fielder Will Benson went deep in the eighth to pad the lead.

Got on, got over, got in. @mattmclain_ x @cojo__18 pic.twitter.com/Y5p86boodS
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 4, 2025

Bada Beamin', bada boom@_thekidbilly_ pic.twitter.com/ktKybeVKpb
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 4, 2025

The Reds (30-32) came into Tuesday night riding a three-game losing streak, including a 3-2 loss to Milwaukee on Monday.

Despite the inconsistency, Friedl continues to produce for Cincinnati with a .304 batting average that ranks 13th in the league. On Tuesday night, it was his defensive skills that were on display, clinching the thrilling comeback win for the Reds.

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