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Reds 2, Brewers 1: Today's Turning Points

1) Joey Votto's ninth inning RBI double: -.403 WPA (Video)

This game was scoreless with two outs in the top of the ninth, but Drew Stubbs' single with two strikes and Joey Votto's ensuing double gave the Reds the game's first run.

2) Travis Ishikawa's ninth inning fly out: -.268 WPA

The Brewers had a rally going in the ninth, as Ryan Braun homered to lead off the frame and Jonathan Lucroy, Norichika Aoki and George Kottaras reached to load the bases with two outs, but Travis Ishikawa popped out on the first pitch to end the game.

3) Taylor Green's second inning double play: -.121 WPA (Video)

The ninth wasn't the Brewers' only chance to score in this game. One threat ended in the second when the Brewers had runners on first and third with one out but Taylor Green grounded into a double play.

4) Ryan Braun's ninth inning solo home run: +.107 WPA (Video)

Braun cut the Reds' lead to one leading off the bottom of the ninth with this blast, his tenth of the season.

5) George Kottaras' ninth inning walk: +.101 WPA

Kottaras was pinch-hitting for Cesar Izturis with two outs in the ninth, and drew a free pass to extend the inning.

The next five:

6) Brandon Phillips' RBI single in the ninth: -.088 WPA (Video)
7) Aramis Ramirez's ninth inning strikeout: -.086 WPA
8) Aramis Ramirez's third inning groundout: -.080 WPA
9) Norichika Aoki's ninth inning single: +.072 WPA
10) Aramis Ramirez's second inning double: +.064 WPA