Santiago Espinal drove in designated runner Reece Hinds in from third with an infield hit off Bryse Wilson' glove to give the Reds a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Espinal was a pinch hitter for Noelvi Marte.
"In that situation, it has nothing to do with Noelvi not hitting," David Bell said. "Espy and his skill set in that spot is exactly what you need. He's been so good for a couple months. He puts the ball in play. That's what you need in that spot."
The 11th inning walkoff win helped the Reds salvage the last game of the four-game series, that included two extra inning games. A third game was decided by a ninth inning home run.
The National League Central Division leader's five-game winning streak was snapped at five.
Brandon Williamson returned from a season-long shoulder injury to make his first big league start of the year against the Brewers.
The Reds got three singles in the first inning but failed to score because Jonathan India was picked off second by Gary Sanchez. Tyler Stephenson and TJ Friedl singled but were stranded.
Jake Fraley came off the injured list and hit a home run off Tobias Myers on his first swing. It was his fourth home run of the season. Amed Rosario singled and stole second. He went to third on a throwing error by Sanchez.He scored on a when Jackson Chourio made a diving catch of India's low line drive.
Willy Adames hit his 28th home run, leading off the fourth inning. He homered in all fouir games of the series. The 19th of his career against the Reds.
Williamson pitched 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hit, including Adames' game-tying home run, He didn't walk a batter and struck out five.
India opened the fifth with a single. Elly De La Cruz doubled down the line at first. Friedl hit a sacrifice fly to right to tie the game at 3-3.
India had three hits and kept the Brewers from scoring in 10th with a throw to the plate. It made up for getting picked off in the first inning.
"It was a solid game," India said. "We always play them like this, a lot of one-run games. Tie games going into the ninth, it was good to finally get one. We have to figure them out for next year. We have to finish strong and get ready for next year.
"I take pride in my base running, I made a mistake," India said.
Myers left with runners on second and third with two outs in the sixth. Will Benson walked and India's third hit of the game was a double over the head of left fielder, Chourio. Jared Koenig came on to face De La Cruz. He flied out to deep center.
Brent Suter, just off the IL pitched two scoreless innings.
Suter returned for the 10th with Andruw Monasterio was the designated runner.. India threw Monasterio out at home on Brice Turang's ground ball. Suter completed the inning inducing a pop up from Chourio.
Bryse Wilson kept the Reds from scoring in the 10th.
Alexis Diaz cme into to the 11th inning with Chourio on second. Diaz retired the heart of the Brewers order to prevent the Brewers from scoring it the 11th to pick up the win.
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