The Cincinnati Reds suffered an 8-2 defeat against the San Francisco Giants, highlighting their ongoing offensive struggles this season. After a promising start with back-to-back home runs from Jeimer Candelario and Santiago Espinal, the Reds quickly lost their lead as the Giants responded with key home runs from Matt Chapman and LaMonte Wade Jr. San Francisco's offensive surge culminated in a five-run eighth inning, led by Tyler Fitzgerald's two-run homer. Elly De La Cruz continued to impress by stealing his 57th base of the season, significantly outpacing the competition. This loss marks a crucial series victory for the Giants, who now sit two games ahead of the Reds in the National League wild card race. The Reds will embark on a seven-game road trip, starting with a series against the Miami Marlins.