Cincinnati Reds Avoid Being Swept In Miami, and The 2025 NFL Draft is Here! Joined by Jason Fitz

Off The Bench by Chatterbox Sports

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds secured a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins in the series finale at loanDepot Park to avoid beimg swept in the three game series. Catcher Austin Wynns powered the Reds’ offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run, his second in as many games, continuing his hot streak. Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz also contributed key hits, with De La Cruz’s speed and defensive flair drawing attention, including a standout play that sparked postgame buzz. The Reds’ pitching staff, led by a rebounding starter and a reliable bullpen, stifled Miami’s bats, allowing only two runs despite the Marlins’ early threats. This win, highlighted by PNC Bank’s game recap, showcased Cincinnati’s resilience after dropping the first two games of the series, improving their road trip record and boosting morale as they head home. Fans celebrated at Skyline Chili, embracing the #ATOBTTR spirit, though questions linger about Wynns’ role once Tyler Stephenson returns from injury.

Shifting to today, April 24, 2025, the NFL Draft’s first round kicks off at 8:00 PM ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at Lambeau Field. The Tennessee Titans hold the No. 1 pick, with Miami quarterback Cam Ward favored to go first overall after a stellar college season, boasting 39 touchdown passes and 4,313 yards. The Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and New England Patriots follow with picks 2-4, each eyeing transformative talents like Colorado’s two-way star Travis Hunter or Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. The Miami Dolphins, picking 13th, could target Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, per ESPN’s Peter Schrager, to bolster their defensive line. Trade rumors swirl, with the Giants aggressively pursuing a quarterback, possibly Shedeur Sanders from Colorado or Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss, and teams like the Colts and Rams eyeing tight ends like Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland. The draft, airing with live coverage on ESPN and right here on Chatterbox Sports YouTube, promises drama, with 17 prospects, including Ward and Hunter, attending. After a 2024 draft heavy on offense, expect a balanced first round, with running backs like Ashton Jeanty potentially sneaking in. Fans await surprises, as teams like the Patriots and Browns, fielding trade calls, could reshape the draft’s early order