Hunter Greene delivered a nearly flawless performance for the Cincinnati Reds, falling just short of a complete game in a 2-0 victory against the San Francisco Giants. Greene, now boasting a 1-1 record this season, pitched 8.2 innings while striking out six and showcasing his dominance against a Giants lineup that had the best record in baseball at 8-2. The Reds' offense came alive late, with Blake Dunn hitting a crucial bases-loaded double in the eighth inning, providing the necessary runs to secure Greene's first win of 2025.

Despite facing Giants ace Logan Webb, who had a strong outing himself with ten strikeouts over seven innings, the Cincinnati bullpen capitalized on late-game opportunities. Greene's efforts were nearly rewarded with a shutout, but a late single by Jung-Hoo Lee and a walk to Matt Chapman ended his night, forcing manager Terry Francona to bring in Tony Santillan for the final out. The win marks a significant step forward for the Reds, now improving to a 4-7 record.